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FASTag Annual Passes Cross 40 Lakh, Saving Commuters Time & Money

The government reports that over 40 lakh FASTag annual passes have been sold since their launch in August 2025, indicating rapid adoption. The Rs 3000 pass provides 200 toll trips or a full year of travel across national toll plazas, significantly reducing costs for regular commuters. This shift has contributed to a 25% drop in cash collections at plazas, easing congestion and improving transparency. With 98% of vehicles now using FASTag, the system is moving closer to complete digital toll adoption through user incentives.

Key Points: FASTag Annual Passes: 40 Lakh Sold, Toll Costs Slashed

  • 40+ lakh annual passes sold
  • Rs 3000 for 200 trips or 1 year
  • Cash tolls down 25%
  • 98% FASTag vehicle penetration
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Over 40 lakh FASTag annual passes sold within few months: Govt

Over 40 lakh FASTag annual passes sold, saving frequent commuters money and reducing cash tolls by 25%. Learn about the Rs 3000 pass benefits.

"my cost has been reduced to just Rs 30, which is great relief for me - Haryana resident"

New Delhi, Jan 14

More than 40 lakh FASTag annual passes have been sold within few months, with adoption touching nearly 20 per cent of car users -- a testament to the fact that affordability and convenience can go hand in hand, the government said on Wednesday.

Launched on August 15, 2025, now a user just needs to pay Rs 3,000, to get 200 toll trips or one full year of travel, whichever comes first, across 1,159 toll plazas nationwide.

According to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, relief is being felt by frequent highway users in other parts of the country as well.

For many, the annual pass has not only reduced daily travel costs but has also made regular commutes stress-free.

"I have to visit Chandigarh on regular basis. Earlier I had to spent overall Rs 150 for a round trip. But after making the yearly annual pass my cost has been reduced to just Rs 30, which is great relief for me," said a Haryana resident, who lives in Yamuna Nagar.

Notably, the annual pass has turned unpredictable monthly toll expenses into a fixed, stress-free cost, giving daily commuters certainty, savings, and smoother travel throughout the year, without worrying much about constantly recharging their FASTag.

According to the ministry, over 15 lakh UPI transactions were recorded at toll plazas, totalling Rs 19.44 crore, between November 15 and December 10, 2025.

Moreover, cash collection has dropped by 25 per cent, easing congestion and boosting transparency. Currently, 98 per cent of vehicles already use FASTag, and the remaining gap is steadily closing, not just through penalties, but through user-friendly incentives, said the ministry.

The ministry's updated rule ensures that when a road is being upgraded from 2 lanes with paved shoulders to 4, 6, or more lanes, users need to pay only 50 per cent of the earlier toll until the work is completed.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative, but implementation needs work. On the Mumbai-Pune expressway last week, the FASTag lane was just as slow as cash because of scanner issues. The tech must be 100% reliable for true 'stress-free' travel.
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Aman W
As a salesperson traveling across Karnataka, this annual pass is a blessing. Fixed cost for the year helps so much with budgeting. The 50% toll during road work rule is also very fair. Good steps by MoRTH.
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Sarah B
Visiting from the US and used FASTag while driving from Delhi to Jaipur. The seamless experience was impressive! The reduction in cash and congestion is noticeable. Hope more countries adopt similar digital toll systems.
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Vikram M
The 40 lakh number speaks for itself. When you make something affordable and convenient, people will adopt it. This is a classic case of 'build it and they will come'. Now, please fix the potholes on these highways with all the toll money! 😅
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Nisha Z
My father is a truck driver. He says the annual pass and UPI option have made his life much easier. No more carrying large cash amounts for long hauls. Safety and transparency have improved a lot. Thank you.

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