The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced that the FASTag Annual Pass, launched on 15 August 2025, has issued one crore passes as of late September 2026. The scheme allows private vehicle owners to pay a fixed annual fee instead of paying tolls at individual plazas, and has gained significant traction among highway users across the country.
Key facts
- One crore FASTag Annual Pass issued since launch on 15 August 2025
- Annual Pass fee: Rs 3,075 for one year validity or 200 toll plaza crossings
- Applicable on approximately 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways
- Available for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag
- Activation done through Rajmargyatra App on existing FASTag linked to vehicle
How the Annual Pass works
The FASTag Annual Pass is an optional add-on product for vehicle owners who already have a FASTag fitted to their vehicle. Instead of recharging their FASTag wallet repeatedly at toll plazas or online, users can pay a one-time amount of Rs 3,075 to enjoy unlimited toll-free passage on National Highways and National Expressways for one year, or until they complete 200 toll plaza crossings, whichever comes first.
Activation is straightforward. Vehicle owners use the Rajmargyatra App, a government platform for toll-related services, to purchase the annual pass and activate it on their existing FASTag. The pass then becomes linked to that vehicle’s FASTag and functions automatically at toll plazas.
Who can use it
The scheme is restricted to non-commercial vehicles. This means private cars, SUVs, and personal-use vehicles are eligible, but commercial vehicles like trucks, buses, and taxis cannot purchase the annual pass. The vehicle must already have a valid FASTag installed.
Where it applies
The annual pass is accepted at around 1,150 fee plazas across National Highways and National Expressways in India. This wide coverage makes it practical for frequent highway travellers, whether for regular commutes, business trips, or recreational travel.
Cost benefit
The Rs 3,075 annual fee works out economically for users who cross toll plazas regularly. For frequent highway users, the annual pass eliminates the friction of planning toll wallet recharges and offers predictable annual cost. The scheme also removes the possibility of toll gate delays caused by low wallet balance. At the same time, users who travel infrequently on highways may find it cheaper to continue using their FASTag wallet with top-ups as needed.
What this means for you
If you own a private vehicle and frequently travel on National Highways or Expressways, the FASTag Annual Pass offers a convenient and potentially cost-saving option. You avoid the need to manage wallet balance and recharges during your journeys. The one crore milestone suggests the scheme is popular, which indicates the toll plaza infrastructure is equipped to handle it smoothly.
However, if your highway travel is infrequent or irregular, you may not benefit enough to justify the annual fee. Casual travellers can continue using their standard FASTag with occasional wallet recharges.
For those planning to adopt the annual pass, ensure your vehicle already has a valid FASTag before applying through the Rajmargyatra App. If your FASTag is old or inactive, you may need to renew or reactivate it first through your bank or toll operator before purchasing the annual pass.