Nitin Gadkari Announces Rs 3,000 FASTag Pass For Private Vehicles, Here's What You Need To Know
FASTag Annual Pass- The pass is part of the government's broader efforts to digitise and streamline road transport systems while offering financial relief and flexibility to frequent highway users.
Fastag Annual Pass: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that a new FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000 will be launched on August 15, 2025, allowing seamless travel across the country's highway network for non-commercial vehicles. This initiative, announced on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing convenience for commuters on national highways.
Sharing the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Gadkari said, “In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first—this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.”
Important Announcement 📢
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2025
🔹In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes…
The initiative aims to make travel on national highways smoother and more cost-effective for private vehicle owners. The pass is part of the government's broader efforts to digitise and streamline road transport systems while offering financial relief and flexibility to frequent highway users.
Accessible Through Rajmarg Yatra App
Gadkari further stated that users will soon be able to activate and renew the Annual Pass using a dedicated link available on the Rajmarg Yatra App, as well as through the official websites of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
"The Annual Pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH. This policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimizing disputes at toll plazas, the Annual Pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners," he added.
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