The FASTag annual pass, introduced nationwide on August 15, allows private vehicle owners to make a one-time payment of Rs 3,000 for one year’s validity or up to 200 toll plaza crossings.
The newly launched FASTag annual pass has crossed the five lakh mark in just four days, reflecting strong demand from highway users, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said Monday.
The pass, introduced nationwide on August 15, allows private vehicle owners to make a one-time payment of Rs 3,000 for one year’s validity or up to 200 toll plaza crossings. It is valid at about 1,150 toll booths on national highways and expressways and can be activated within two hours of purchase through the Rajmargyatra mobile app or the NHAI website.
Officials said the response has been overwhelming across the country, with Tamil Nadu recording the highest number of annual pass purchases so far, followed by Karnataka and Haryana. The highest number of transactions have been logged at toll plazas in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
On the first day of the rollout, more than 1.2 lakh users purchased and activated the annual pass, while nearly 1.24 lakh transactions were recorded at toll booths, according to NHAI data.
The government has promoted the scheme as a move to enhance “ease of living” and provide a seamless, economical option for highway commuters. By eliminating the need for frequent FASTag recharges, the annual pass is expected to reduce delays at toll plazas and make long-distance travel more convenient/
NHAI said the facility is available only for non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag. It is part of a broader push to promote technology-driven solutions on highways and to build on the success of the electronic toll collection system.
