Unlimited Toll Crossings for ₹3,000: Who Gets This FASTag Pass and How?

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is considering introducing an annual FASTag pass costing ₹3,000 for residents living within a 20-kilometer radius of national highways. However, this has not yet been implemented.

Many people commute via national highways on a daily basis. To make their daily travel smoother and simplify payments at toll plazas, people often get FASTags. There is now special news for those living near national highways: the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is considering an annual FASTag 'local pass' priced at approximately ₹3,000 for residents living in the vicinity of these highways.

The key feature of this pass is that eligible individuals can make unlimited crossings at toll plazas over the course of a year. But the question remains: who will get this pass, and how?

Who is eligible for the FASTag local pass?

Regarding eligibility for the ₹3,000 annual FASTag local pass, it is likely to be available to residents living within a 20-kilometer radius of a toll plaza on a national highway.

It is important to note that this pass will be available only for private and non-commercial vehicles, such as cars and vans; commercial vehicles like buses and trucks will not be eligible for this benefit. Nevertheless, the introduction of this pass could prove highly beneficial for local commuters living within that 20-kilometer radius.

How can one obtain this pass?

Nowadays, almost everything is done digitally. Whether it is recharging a FASTag or changing the linked bank account, everything can be managed via online apps. Similarly, it is expected that the application process for this local pass will also be digital. People could be given the option to apply for this via the NHAI website or the Rajmargyatra App. However, details regarding where to apply and the rules concerning documentation will only become clear after the government makes its decision.

When will the unlimited toll pass be launched?

The most important point is that the government is currently considering the introduction of this pass. While the scheme could be implemented soon, it is clear that it will not be considered in effect until an official announcement is made by the government.