To make the path of those walking on the National Highway easier, Fastag Annual Pass has been introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway. This pass will provide 200 trips for just Rs 3000, that is, every trip will cost only 15 rupees. This system will be applicable for passenger vehicle. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed that the new scheme will be implemented from 15 August 2025.
Sharing information on social media platforms, Nitin Gadkari said that the activation link will soon be made available on the official website of the state app, NHAI and Morth. NHAI means National Highway Authority and Morth means the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Its objective is to save people’s income by giving annual passes. These are more beneficial for those who often travel on the National Highway. Along with saving money from this, time will also save time.
What is the annual plan of Fastag?
The active annual pass on Fastag allows a car, jeep, van for a free journey without a year or 200 trip (whichever is first) on the toll plaza. The annual pass will be available from 15 August 2025.
How will Fastag pass active in the existing account?
After purchasing an annual pass, this pass can be activated on your existing fastag, provided the fastag eligibility norms are being met. That is, the fastag is properly affixed to the windshield of your vehicle and is connected to the valid registered number, which is not a black listed number.
How to buy?
You can buy the annual fastag annual pass through travel mobile app and NHAI website, which will be made available from August 15. After buying it, you can travel for free for a year or 200 trips of toll.
How will it be active annually?
After completion of the eligibility of the vehicle and the fastened fastag, the annual pass will become active. After verification, users will have to pay Rs 3,000 for Basic Year 2025-26 through highway travel mobile app or NHAI website. After the payment, the annual pass on the registered fast will be active.
How long will the annual pass be done?
The annual pass is valid from the date of activation to one year or 200 transactions (trip), whichever is earlier. Once Fastag completes 200 trips or a year from the date of annual pass activation, it will automatically turn into a regular fastag. After completion of trip or 1 year, it will have to be activated again.
What does 1 trip in annual pass mean?
If you take an annual trip to the fastag, then you get 200 trips for free. Crossing the toll plaza is counted as a journey every time. A round trip (coming and going) will be counted as 2 trips. A pair of entry and exit for closed tolling toll plaza is counted as a single journey.