FASTag-Based Annual Pass to Revolutionize Highway Travel from August 15: Major Relief for Private Vehicle Owners
🚦 Big Shift in Tolling Policy: Annual FASTag Scheme Announced Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari , on Wednesday announced a landmark development in India’s digital highway infrastructure — the launch of a FASTag-based annual toll pass . This scheme is aimed at easing financial burdens and travel inefficiencies for non-commercial private vehicle owners by offering unlimited access across 200 toll plazas for ₹3,000 per year , effective August 15, 2025 . Currently, frequent highway commuters pay an estimated ₹10,000 per year on tolls. The new system will reduce this to an average ₹15 per trip , offering a potential annual savings of ₹7,000 for regular users. 🛣️ Scope of the Scheme: Where and to Whom It Applies Applicable only on National Highways Not valid for state roads Available exclusively for private vehicles — including cars, jeeps, and vans Valid for 200 toll transactions annually , where one trip equals one toll crossing Activa...