<p>Union Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/nitin-gadkari">Nitin Gadkari</a> on Wednesday said the government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel.</p><p>In a post on X, Gadkari said the pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. The pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.</p>.<p>The road transport and highways minister said the annual pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.</p><p><strong>Here is all you need to know about the new FASTag pass:</strong></p><p>The annual FASTag pass, effective from August 15, will cost users Rs 3,000.</p><p>This pass has been introduced for non-commercial private vehicles, and will be valid for either a period of one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first.</p>.Annual FASTag pass for private vehicles to be launched on Aug 15.<p>"A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH," Gadkari said.</p><p>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) clarified that those who already have a FASTag will not need to purchase a new FASTag.</p><p>"The annual pass can be activated on your existing FASTag, provided it meets the eligibility criteria (i.e., it is properly affixed on the vehicle's windshield, linked to a valid Vehicle Registration Number, not blacklisted etc)," it said.</p><p>The annual pass will be valid only at National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas.</p><p>At fee plazas on Expressways, State Highways (SH), etc., managed by State Governments or local bodies, the FASTag will operate as a regular FASTag, and applicable user fee charges may apply.</p><p>FASTag - the electronic toll collection system - uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to automatically deduct toll charges from a prepaid account linked to the vehicle. Over 10.1 crore FASTags were issued till December 1, 2024, according to the road transport ministry's 2024 year-end review.</p><p><em>With PTI inputs</em></p>
<p>Union Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/nitin-gadkari">Nitin Gadkari</a> on Wednesday said the government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel.</p><p>In a post on X, Gadkari said the pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. The pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.</p>.<p>The road transport and highways minister said the annual pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.</p><p><strong>Here is all you need to know about the new FASTag pass:</strong></p><p>The annual FASTag pass, effective from August 15, will cost users Rs 3,000.</p><p>This pass has been introduced for non-commercial private vehicles, and will be valid for either a period of one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first.</p>.Annual FASTag pass for private vehicles to be launched on Aug 15.<p>"A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH," Gadkari said.</p><p>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) clarified that those who already have a FASTag will not need to purchase a new FASTag.</p><p>"The annual pass can be activated on your existing FASTag, provided it meets the eligibility criteria (i.e., it is properly affixed on the vehicle's windshield, linked to a valid Vehicle Registration Number, not blacklisted etc)," it said.</p><p>The annual pass will be valid only at National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas.</p><p>At fee plazas on Expressways, State Highways (SH), etc., managed by State Governments or local bodies, the FASTag will operate as a regular FASTag, and applicable user fee charges may apply.</p><p>FASTag - the electronic toll collection system - uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to automatically deduct toll charges from a prepaid account linked to the vehicle. Over 10.1 crore FASTags were issued till December 1, 2024, according to the road transport ministry's 2024 year-end review.</p><p><em>With PTI inputs</em></p>
