The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased the price of the FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles. Starting April 1, 2026, the pass will cost ₹3,075, up from ₹3,000, reflecting a ₹75 increase for the financial year 2026‑27. The revised fee applies across more than 1,150 toll plazas on national highways and expressways nationwide.
The FASTag Annual Pass allows private vehicles to make up to 200 toll crossings or travel for 12 months, whichever comes first, without paying tolls each time. It is part of India’s electronic toll collection system that uses RFID technology to automatically deduct payments when vehicles pass through toll booths, enabling smoother and faster travel.
Vehicle owners can purchase or activate the annual pass through the NHAI website or the Rajmarg Yatra app, with activation usually completed within a few hours. The pass is valid only for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans fitted with a valid FASTag.
Introduced in August 2025, the annual pass was aimed at reducing congestion at toll plazas, promoting cashless travel, and simplifying toll payments for frequent highway users. Since its launch, the pass has been popular among regular commuters and long-distance travelers, offering potential cost savings compared with paying tolls individually.
The NHAI said the price increase is part of its routine annual adjustment, taking into account inflation and the rising cost of maintaining highway infrastructure. Motorists who do not opt for the annual pass can continue paying tolls per trip using their existing FASTag balance.
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