Storage in the highways of India is going to become much storage-friendly. The government is implementing a new FASTag-based toll pass that will pattern the route private vehicles follow in toll plazas; this new pass regime will commence on August 15, 2025. This step will make long-distance commuting easy and seamless than ever since the congestion is reduced, confusion is nullified, and with one payment and easy rules, traveling is now easier than before.
The Annual Pass Revolution
The new FASTag annual pass costs 3,000 rupees and is only valid in 12 months or 200 trips- whichever precedes first. It is only issued upon non commercial individual automobiles such as cars, jeeps as well as vans. The project will solve complaints over the years regarding tolls taken repeatedly and making stops at toll stalls within short intervals.
No New Tag Required
In case you already possess a FASTag, you do not require acquiring a renewed one. Annual pass will be activated on your current tag which should be duly attached to your vehicle and must remain free of any blacklist. This will make the shift smooth and inconvenient to the already millions of users who are in the FASTag network.
Where and How to Activate
The pass can be activated by soon visiting a designated link on the Rajmarg Yatra App or on both the official websites of NHAI or MoRTH. Upon activation, the pass will enable smooth travel on National Highways, so that there is no need of making repeated toll deductions and recharges.
Designed for Convenience and Cost Savings
The policy also comes in handy to the frequent travelers who earn to pay tolls several times a week. The government believes that the one-time payment policy will minimize conflicts in the toll booths as well as clear traffic jams. This is a win-win situation on the side of commuters and toll operators.
Not for Commercial Vehicles
It should be mentioned that this is not an annual pass granted to commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses or taxis. The charges on these vehicles will be done on the basis of the current structure of toll. Here we deal with the personal travel being more efficient and affordable.
The Future Look
This new rule will be instrumental in increasing the already digital collection of toll in the form of the FASTag and further simplify highway driving, owing to the fact that there are already more than 10 crores of FASTags issued across the country. It is a part of larger trend of smarter infrastructure and user-friendly policy. To the owners of the private vehicles, this is a clear indicator that the dust is now a little bit friendly to drive.
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