FASTag’s annual pass becomes the first choice of highway travelers, more than 50 lakh people connected in 6 months

Fastag annual pass.

FASTag annual pass is becoming increasingly popular for those traveling on the National Highway. This pass, which was started on August 15, 2025, has been adopted by more than 50 lakh people in just six months. During this period, more than 26.55 crore toll transactions have been recorded through FASTag annual pass.

According to statistics, FASTag now accounts for about 28 percent of the total car transactions on the National Highway Network annually. That means one out of every four cars is using this facility. Experts believe that with the FASTag annual pass, the hassle of stopping at toll has reduced and people have got the option of economical and convenient travel. This is the reason why its demand is continuously increasing among highway travelers.

Chandigarh leads in state wise figures

Its biggest impact is being seen at Bijwasan Toll Plaza in Delhi-NCR, where about 57 percent of the cars are passing through the annual pass. This is followed by Mundka Toll Plaza (Delhi-NCR) and Jhinjholi Toll Plaza (Sonipat), where about 53 percent of non-commercial vehicles are using this pass. Chandigarh leads in state-wise figures, with 14 percent share in the total annual pass transactions across the country. After this, Tamil Nadu is next with 12.3 percent and Delhi with 11.5 percent.

FASTag annual pass applicable at 1,150 toll plazas in the country

FASTag annual pass is applicable at around 1,150 toll plazas. It can be used for one year or up to 200 toll crossings by paying ₹ 3,000 once. It is valid for all non-commercial vehicles and gets activated on existing FASTag within two hours of payment through Rajmargyatra app or NHAI website. After this, the journey starts easily on the National Highway without stopping.

Got relief from toll expenses that change every month

The government says that the annual pass has fixed and simplified the toll expenses which change every month. Due to this, daily travelers are getting the benefit of saving money, fixed expenses and hassle-free travel throughout the year. Now they do not have to worry about recharging Fastag again and again. Passengers are completing their journey without stopping.

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