The government has taken a new and beneficial step for the owners of private vehicles – FASTag Annual Pass, which costs just ₹3,000. This scheme will be implemented across the country from August 15, 2025. Its aim is to make highway travel easy, affordable and hassle-free. Let’s know the benefits, eligibility, and the complete process of taking this new scheme.
What is FASTag Annual Pass?
FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid toll plan, designed only for private vehicles (such as cars, jeeps, vans). By making a one-time payment of ₹3,000, you can travel on national highways across India for a year or 200 trips without any further toll charges. The pass will be valid till the completion of the first one.
Special features of the ₹3,000 FASTag pass
What will you get in this plan?
- Facility for just ₹3,000 for the whole year
- Only for personal use cars, jeeps and vans
- Valid on national highways across the country
- Starting from 15 August 2025
- One-time prepaid payment, no need to pay toll on every trip
- Available on Rajmarg Yatra App, NHAI website and MoRTH website
Why did the government start this pass?
The main purpose of this pass is:
- To reduce long lines and wait at toll plazas
- To remove problems at places where there are two tolls within 60 km
- To simplify and fix toll costs for frequent travelers on highways
- To advance the vision of Digital India and make the journey seamless
How does this pass work?
Once you buy and activate the pass, you can travel on national highways without paying tolls for a full year or 200 trips. Once this limit is reached, the pass will expire and you will have to renew it.
How is this pass different from other toll options?
| Convenience | FASTag Annual Pass | Monthly Pass | Payment per trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | ₹3,000 | ₹4,080 | Per trip |
| Validity | 1 year or 200 trips | 1 month | Per trip |
| Vehicle Type | Private Only | Private Only | All |
| Convenience | Very easy | Decent | Low |
| Coverage | All national highways | Limited | All |
Who can get this pass?
- Only private vehicles like cars, jeeps, vans
- Commercial vehicles, trucks and buses are not included in this scheme
How to get FASTag annual pass of ₹3,000?
Step 1: FASTag account must be active
First of all, make sure that FASTag is active for your vehicle. If not, you can get it from any bank or online platform.
Step 2: Visit the official website or app
You can activate this pass from these platforms:
- Rajmarg Yatra mobile app
- NHAI official website
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) website
Step 3: Fill the form
- Log in to your FASTag account
- Select Annual Pass option
- Fill in vehicle number and owner details
Step 4: Make payment
- Pay ₹3,000 – via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI
Step 5: Confirm activation
- A confirmation message will be sent after the payment
- The pass will be activated and will be valid for 1 year or 200 trips
Step 6: Renewal of pass
- When the pass expires (after 1 year or 200 trips), you can renew it again through the same process
Benefits of this new toll plan
Those who Travel frequently on highways
- Significant savings as compared to monthly or per trip toll
- Travel expenses will be pre-determined
- No need to check balance in FASTag every time
For all highway travellers
- There will be less crowd and waiting at toll plazas
- Travel will be easier in areas with high traffic
- Digital payments will be promoted and travel will be absolutely smooth
Its impact on the old toll system
- This pass will run along with the monthly and trip-wise toll system, giving people the freedom to choose the option according to their need
- If you are already a FASTag user, then there is no need to get a new tag to get a new pass
- The idea of a lifetime pass of ₹30,000 that the government had earlier given has now been removed and the entire focus is being put on annual passes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can this pass be used from one vehicle to another?
No, this pass will be only for the vehicle whose registration number you have given.
Q2: What if I make more than 200 trips in a year?
The pass will expire after 200 trips or one year – whichever is completed first. Then either it will have to be renewed or toll will have to be paid for each trip.
Q3: Can commercial vehicles avail this pass?
No, this scheme is only for private vehicles.
Q4: What if I do not complete 200 trips?
The pass will still expire after one year. The remaining trips will not be transferred to the next time.
Q5: Do I need any separate document to get the pass?
No, the documents required for FASTag are sufficient.
Government’s future plan
This annual pass is part of the government’s larger vision to make India’s road travel completely digital and smooth. Soon a tolling system based on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) will be introduced, which will eliminate the need for toll plazas. This will save traffic, fuel costs and time – all three.
Conclusion
The ₹3,000 FASTag annual pass is going to be a great facility for millions of vehicle owners in India. Easy activation, low cost, and uninterrupted travel at tolls – all these together make this plan very affordable and convenient. From August 15, 2025, this pass can be obtained from Rajmarg Yatra App, NHAI and MoRTH website.
So keep your FASTag details ready from now on and get ready for a new, easy and smart journey!