Fastag annual pass: The government has declared a major relief to the people traveling on the National Highway. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently announced that annual toll pass will be available across the country from August 15. According to the new rule, 3000 rupees will be available for 200 trip free for the whole year. This scheme will provide relief to those who regularly pass through toll plazas.
After the introduction of this new scheme, there will be no need to give toll every time while traveling on the National Highway and Expressway. This will save the expenses of passengers. Let’s know what is this scheme and who will benefit from this
How long can you get near
From August 15, 2025, drivers can take annual toll pass for the whole year by paying Rs 3000, so that they will not have to pay any separate money on 200 toll points. Annual fastag toll pass facility is going to start across the country from 15 August 2025. This annual toll pass will remain valid for one year and a total of 200 trips are available in it. If your 200 trips are completed before the year ends, then you will have to recharge again. At the same time, even if the trip is left but the period of one year is over, then the validity nearby will be considered over.
How to recharge
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “Right now we spend around Rs 10,000 for crossing the toll 200 times, but in the new scheme, this work will be done for just Rs 3000. This means that those who drive passenger vehicles will get a direct savings of about 7000 rupees. An annual fastag toll pass recharge can only be done through NHAI’s website or highway travel app. It cannot be recharged with any UPI app like normal fastag at the moment.