Key highlights:
- FASTag annual pass goes live on August 15, 2025
- INR 10,000 yearly fee allows unlimited toll travel on specific stretches
- Pass activation starts from August 1 via NHAI-approved apps and portals
FASTag Annual Pass: What’s changing?
From August 15, India will roll out a FASTag Annual Pass that lets you travel across selected highways without paying toll every single time. Instead, pay INR 10,000 once and cruise through all year well, almost. This pass is valid only on designated routes listed under the pilot phase by NHAI.
How it works?
Think of it as a Netflix subscription but for your tolls. Once you activate it through NHAI’s official channels (like the FASTag app or authorized bank portals), you won’t be charged on select highway stretches. The pass works with your existing FASTag and vehicle, but keep in mind—it’s non-refundable, non-transferable, and tied to your number plate.
When can you get it?
Activation starts August 1, 2025. The pass goes live from Independence Day—August 15. You’ll find the activation feature in FASTag-linked platforms and partner bank apps. No physical card or new tag needed.
Important Rules to Know
- Only for private, non-commercial vehicles (Class 4)
- Valid on specific highways announced under the pilot
- If you travel outside covered stretches, regular toll deductions will apply
- No option for monthly plans, INR 10,000 is a flat yearly fee
- No cancellations, no refunds, and no carry-forwards
The competitor angle
Well, there’s none really—yet. But this move is a soft nudge toward a subscription model that may evolve into wider coverage across expressways. Sooner or later, other highway authorities or metro-region toll networks may follow suit with their own versions.
Final thoughts
This annual pass might just be your expressway escape card if you’re tired of the beep-and-pay drama every few kilometres. But do your math, INR 10,000 is a fair deal only if you’re a regular highway commuter. Weekend warriors might be better off paying per trip. Either way, India’s toll game just got its first taste of ‘all you can drive.’
