NHAI expands digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas nationwide

August 18, 2026 6:58 PM

NHAI expands digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas nationwide

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded its online FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas across the country, allowing eligible commuters to apply for monthly passes digitally through the Rajmargyatra mobile app. The initiative is aimed at making National Highway travel more convenient by eliminating the need for eligible local commuters to visit toll plazas and submit physical documents for obtaining a Local Pass. Under the digital system, residents living within a...

NHAI launches nationwide initiative to develop world-class public toilets at toll plazas

July 30, 2026 9:57 PM

NHAI launches nationwide initiative to develop world-class public toilets at toll plazas

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a nationwide initiative to develop world-class public toilet facilities at toll plazas across the country, introducing a technology-driven, performance-based maintenance framework aimed at improving hygiene, accessibility and commuter convenience on the National Highway network. The initiative seeks to upgrade sanitation facilities through innovative performance-based contracts that will ensure high standards of cleanliness, functiona...

NHAI deploys over 5,100 women staff at toll plazas across national highways

March 6, 2026 5:19 PM

NHAI deploys over 5,100 women staff at toll plazas across national highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed more than 5,100 women staff during day shifts at over 1,140 toll plazas across national highways and expressways, as part of an initiative aimed at promoting gender inclusivity and improving service delivery at toll booths. According to the NHAI, the move seeks to enhance the experience of highway users by creating a more efficient, empathetic and user-friendly environment at toll plazas. The presence of women staff in frontline opera...

NHAI saves Rs 2,062 crore in toll collection costs in FY 2024–25

October 30, 2025 9:00 PM

NHAI saves Rs 2,062 crore in toll collection costs in FY 2024–25

In a major achievement reflecting improved efficiency and transparency in toll operations, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced a reduction of ₹2,062 crore in the cost of toll collection at public-funded toll plazas during the financial year 2024–25. According to official data, the cost of toll collection fell from ₹4,736 crore in FY 2023-24 to ₹2,674 crore in FY 2024-25, marking a 44% decline. In percentage terms, the cost dropped from 17.27% of total toll revenue ...

NHAI to display monthly and annual pass information at all toll plazas

October 24, 2025 5:09 PM

NHAI to display monthly and annual pass information at all toll plazas

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display information about the availability of Local Monthly Pass and Annual Pass facilities at all toll plazas across the National Highway network under its jurisdiction. The move aims to enhance transparency and raise awareness among highway users about the rates, eligibility, and procedures for availing of these concessional passes, which are designed to make regular commuting on National Highways mo...