The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the FASTag Annual Pass on August 15, 2025, to facilitate easier toll payments for private vehicle owners on select national highways and expressways. For a payment of ₹3,000, users receive either 200 toll-free trips within a year or unlimited travel for one year. The scheme’s popularity grew rapidly, attracting over five lakh subscriptions soon after its release. It’s crucial to note that the annual pass does not apply to all roads. It is specifically invalid on highways and expressways managed by state authorities. Travelers on these routes will need to use their regular FASTag account, which could mean managing two separate FASTag accounts for frequent commuters.
The FASTag Annual Pass is only valid on NHAI and centrally-managed toll plazas. It is not accepted on state-managed expressways or local roads. The following routes are excluded from the annual pass:
* Bundelkhand Expressway (Uttar Pradesh)
* Agra–Lucknow Expressway (Uttar Pradesh)
* Yamuna Expressway (Uttar Pradesh)
* Mumbai–Pune Expressway – operated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
* Atal Setu (Goa) – bridge managed under a state toll system
* Samruddhi Mahamarg (Maharashtra) – state highway not covered under the scheme
NHAI states that the annual pass is specifically for highways and expressways under its central management, and tolls operated by state authorities are not included.
The annual pass is designed for private and non-commercial vehicles only. Commercial fleets, taxis, yellow-plate vehicles, and vehicles registered by chassis number are not eligible. Parking fees are also excluded. Even with an NHAI annual pass, toll charges on excluded routes will still be taken from your standard FASTag account.
To apply, users can use the official NHAI portal or the Rajmarg Yatra App. They must provide their Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) and FASTag ID for verification, followed by a one-time payment of ₹3,000 using various payment options.
