Vehicles On Highway : Gadkari Announces Annual FASTag Pass for Private Vehicles

In a major move aimed at simplifying highway travel and reducing toll-related hassles, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass. This scheme will allow toll-free travel for one year or up to 200 trips — whichever comes first — at a one-time cost of just ₹3,000.

Gadkari shared the announcement through a social media post, calling it a "transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel." The pass will be valid from August 15, 2025, and will apply exclusively to non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.

To activate the annual pass, users will need to access a dedicated link, which will be available on the Highway Yatra app as well as the official websites of NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) and MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways). The same platforms will be used for renewal purposes.

Gadkari further elaborated:

“This new policy directly addresses long-standing concerns about toll plazas situated within 60 kilometers of each other. It also streamlines toll payments into a single, affordable transaction for private vehicle owners.”

The initiative is expected to deliver several benefits:

• Reduced waiting times at toll plazas

• Less congestion on highways

• Minimized disputes over toll collection

• Cost-effective travel for frequent commuters

The FASTag annual pass is part of the government’s broader efforts to modernize the road transport system and enhance user experience on India's national highways. With this policy, millions of private vehicle owners stand to gain from faster, smoother, and more economical journeys across the country.