The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a slight increase in the price of the FASTag Annual Pass, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. The revised cost for the pass has been fixed at ₹3,075, up from the current ₹3,000, marking a hike of ₹75 for the financial year 2026-27.
The annual pass is mainly meant for private, non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps and vans that frequently travel on national highways. With this pass, motorists do not have to pay toll charges separately at each toll plaza. Instead, they can travel seamlessly using the electronic toll collection system enabled by FASTag.
Once activated, the pass remains valid for one year or up to 200 trips through toll plazas, whichever is reached earlier. The facility is particularly useful for commuters who regularly drive on highways, helping them save time and avoid repeated toll payments.
The slight revision in the fee is part of the government’s periodic update of toll charges under the National Highways Fee Rules, which allow authorities to adjust rates based on factors such as inflation and operational costs of maintaining highways.
The FASTag Annual Pass was introduced to make toll payments more convenient and to encourage digital transactions on highways. By linking the pass directly to a vehicle’s FASTag, the system ensures automatic toll deduction without the need for cash payments or long queues at toll booths.
According to officials, the annual pass has become increasingly popular among regular highway users across India. The electronic toll collection system has also helped improve traffic flow at toll plazas by reducing congestion and waiting times.
Vehicle owners can buy or renew the annual pass through the Rajmargyatra mobile application, the NHAI website or authorised FASTag service providers. After the payment is completed and the vehicle details are verified, the pass is usually activated within a short time.
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