Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1

February 20, 2026 6:08 PM

Govt likely to discontinue cash payments at National Highways from April 1

The government on Friday said that the NHAI is contemplating to completely discontinue cash transactions at the National Highway fee plazas across the country from April 1, 2026. The move will develop a fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem. Post implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes using FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the proposed m...

FASTag Annual Pass gains popularity as ideal Diwali gift for hassle-free travel

October 18, 2025 12:44 PM

FASTag Annual Pass gains popularity as ideal Diwali gift for hassle-free travel

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the FASTag Annual Pass as a perfect festive gift this Diwali, offering travelers a seamless and economical way to navigate National Highways and Expressways across India. Available through the Rajmargyatra app, the pass can be gifted by adding the recipient’s vehicle number and contact details, followed by a simple OTP verification to activate it on the vehicle’s existing FASTag. Priced at a one-time fee of Rs 3,000, the FASTag An...

FASTag annual pass crosses 5 lakh users in four days of launch

August 19, 2025 1:55 PM

FASTag annual pass crosses 5 lakh users in four days of launch

The FASTag Annual Pass facility has crossed five lakh users within just four days of its launch, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced on Monday. Launched on August 15, the annual pass offers commuters “a seamless and economical travel option” across 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways. The pass eliminates the need for frequent recharges by allowing users to pay a one-time fee of ₹3,000, valid for one year or 200 toll crossings, whichever comes first. According to the ...

Gadkari announces ₹3,000 annual highway pass for non-commercial vehicles

June 18, 2025 3:48 PM

Gadkari announces ₹3,000 annual highway pass for non-commercial vehicles

The central government has announced the launch of FASTag-based Annual Passes for non-commercial vehicles, effective from August 15. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari made the announcement on Wednesday, describing the initiative as a move to enable “seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.” The annual passes, priced at ₹3,000, will be valid for either one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever c...