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From August 15, 2025, vehicle owners in India will witness a major shift in how toll fees are paid. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is launching a new Annual FASTag Toll Pass Scheme that allows drivers to pay ₹3000 and enjoy 200 free trips per year across all NHAI-managed toll plazas and national expressways. Here’s everything you need to know.

🔶 What Is the Annual FASTag Toll Pass Scheme?

This new toll policy aims to simplify payments and reduce the financial burden for frequent travelers. Under the plan, for a fixed ₹3000 fee per year, users can travel up to 200 times on NHAI toll roads without paying extra at the toll booths.

📅 When Will the Scheme Start?

The Annual Toll Pass will be available from August 15, 2025. Users can register through the NHAI portal or the RajmargYatra mobile app once the feature is activated.

💰 How Much Does It Cost?

• ₹3000 per vehicle, valid for 1 year

• Includes 200 trips

• After either 200 trips or 12 months (whichever comes first), the pass must be renewed

✅ Benefits of the Annual Toll Pass

• No separate toll payment required for 200 trips across NHAI toll plazas and national expressways

• Saves money for regular commuters (e.g., Delhi to Rishikesh users recover cost in just 6 trips)

• Eliminates the hassle of topping up FASTag frequently

🚗 Do You Need a New FASTag?

No. You don’t need a new FASTag. The annual pass will be linked to your existing FASTag, provided it is not blacklisted.

🧾 How to Recharge the Toll Pass

• Only through NHAI's website or RajmargYatra app

• Not available on UPI platforms yet

🌐 Where Will the Toll Pass Be Valid?

Valid across all:

• NHAI-controlled toll plazas

• National Expressways

India has over 1000+ NHAI-operated toll booths, all of which will accept this annual pass.

❌ Where It Won’t Be Valid

Not valid on:

• Toll booths under state governments

• Toll plazas run by private companies

Example: Traveling from Delhi to Muzaffarnagar? Your pass won’t work at Meerut’s Sivaya toll, as it’s a non-NHAI booth.

🛻 Who Can Use the Annual Toll Pass?

• Only for private vehicles

• Commercial vehicles are not eligible (yet)

• Future plans may include separate schemes for commercial users

🧮 How Is One Trip Counted?

• Point-based tolls: Each toll crossing (entry or return) = 1 trip

• Closed toll system: Entry + Exit on the same journey = 1 trip
  Example: If you travel from Noida to Panipat via Eastern Peripheral Expressway, it’s counted as one trip

📋 Other Important FAQs

• One vehicle per pass only. No multiple-vehicle linking.

• If 200 trips are exhausted before the year ends, a fresh recharge is needed

• The pass automatically deactivates after one year even if unused trips remain

• The toll pass is optional, not mandatory

• The pass is tied to the vehicle registration number, not chassis number

🚦 Bottom Line: Who Should Opt for It?

If you:

• Travel frequently on national highways

• Regularly cross toll booths under NHAI

• Want to save on toll fees and skip the hassle of top-ups

Then this ₹3000 Annual FASTag Toll Pass is a smart choice.

Skip the queue, save money, and drive hassle-free—starting this Independence Day!