FASTag Annual Pass Fee Hiked by NHAI from April 2026

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the revision in the FASTag Annual Pass fee. This fee hike which will take effect from April 1 2026. According to the official order issued on the March 12 the cost of the annual pass for private non commercial vehicles has been increased slightly. The Vehicle owners will now have to pay ₹3,075 for the FASTag Annual Pass. Earlier it was compared with the earlier price of ₹3,000.

What is the FASTag Annual Pass

The FASTag Annual Pass scheme was introduced the simplify toll payments for frequent highway travellers.

This scheme was officially launched on Independence Day in 2025 to encourage the use of digital toll collection systems across India’s national highways.

This initiative was designed mainly for people who regularly travel on highways and have to make repeated toll payments.

After purchasing the FASTag Annual Pass usual commuters can reduce the need for multiple toll deductions during frequent trips.

FASTag Annual Pass Benefits

The FASTag Annual Pass is available only for non-commercial vehicles this are including private cars, jeeps and vans equipped with a valid FASTag account.

Once the FASTag Annual Pass is activated the vehicle can cross toll plazas on national highways up to 200 times within one year or whichever the limit is reached first.

This means the pass remains valid for either,

• 200 toll crossings or
• One year from the activation date

FASTag Adoption and Growing Popularity in India

The FASTag toll collection system has become the big method of toll payment in India since its nationwide rollout in 2016.

Government data shows that the system has achieved widespread adoption among highway users.

Currently around 11.86 crore FASTags have been issued across the country In out of which nearly 5.9 crore tags remain active.

The scale of adoption reflects the success of the digital toll collection initiative.

FASTag Annual Pass Usage Among Highway Travelers

The FASTag Annual Pass scheme has gained significant attention and among motorists since its introduction in 2025.

According to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways more than 50 lakh users across India are currently using the FASTag Annual Pass.

In addition to nearly 28 percent of toll transactions made by private cars on national highways are now processed through the annual pass.

The rising usage also highlights the government’s push toward smart and digital transport infrastructure.

Question

Q. The FASTag Annual Pass scheme in India was launched in which year?

A. 2016
B. 2020
C. 2025
D. 2026