The FASTag Annual Pass, launched on August 15, 2025, has received a tremendous response. On the first day alone, 1.4 lakh passes were booked and 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded by 7 PM. Priced at ₹3,000, this pass is valid for one year or 200 trips and is applicable only to private vehicles.
New Delhi: On Independence Day, August 15, 2025, NHAI launched the FASTag Annual Pass, which will be valid at select 1,150 toll plazas. It received tremendous success on the very first day of its launch, with approximately 1.4 lakh users purchasing the pass. Priced at ₹3,000, this pass can be used for one year or a maximum of 200 trips. It can be purchased from the NHAI website and the Rajmarg Yatra app. The facility is exclusively for private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, making toll payments easier and saving time.
Tremendous Response on the First Day
When NHAI announced this new pass, it was expected that people would appreciate the scheme. However, the figures that emerged on the first day surprised everyone. People are generally troubled by repeated toll charges. In such a situation, this pass, which eliminates the hassle for a year, has brought relief to people.
This pass is only available for private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. This facility is not yet available for commercial vehicles. That is, it is proving to be a major benefit for those who travel privately.
Year-Long Travel for ₹3000
The price of the FASTag Annual Pass is ₹3000. Its validity will be for one year or up to a maximum of 200 trips, whichever comes first. To purchase this pass, people do not need to go anywhere. It can be purchased and activated from home directly through the official NHAI website or the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app.
Officials Deployed at Every Toll Plaza
Considering the problems faced by travelers, NHAI has deployed officials and nodal officers at every toll plaza so that those who have the annual pass do not face any kind of difficulty. Also, the National Highway Helpline number 1033 has been further strengthened. More than 100 officers have been added to it so that users' problems can be resolved immediately.
Information Being Provided via SMS
Those who have purchased the annual pass have gotten rid of the hassle of toll deductions. After the pass is activated, whenever they pass through a toll plaza, they receive an SMS of zero deduction. That is, no toll fee is deducted. On the first day, around 20 to 25 thousand people were seen using the Rajmarg Yatra app at all times.
Why is This Pass Special?
Often, during long journeys, drivers face the most difficulty due to the charges levied at tolls. Many times, one has to stand in line and money is deducted repeatedly. In such a situation, the FASTag Annual Pass has become a great support for those who use the highway several times a year. Once they take the pass, they do not have to worry about toll money or stand in long lines.
A Topic of Discussion From the Beginning
The FASTag Annual Pass became a topic of discussion on social media as soon as it was launched. People praised this facility as a sigh of relief. Especially those who travel on the highway daily or every week said that it will save them both expense and time.
Booking Broke Records on the First Day
By 7 PM, more than 1.4 lakh people had activated this pass. More than 1.39 lakh transactions were recorded at toll plazas. These figures prove how much people liked this facility. It is expected that even more users will join it in the coming days.
Those who have purchased this pass say that now they do not need to calculate the toll before every trip. They can travel comfortably for the whole year or up to 200 trips by paying just ₹3000. Many people described it as a light-on-the-pocket and time-saving decision.
