NHAI launches FASTag Annual Pass on I-Day, lakhs activate it on Day 1

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has officially launched the FASTag Annual Pass to ease toll payment on national highways and national expressways for motorists across the country. This pass will be valid at around 1,150 toll plazas across the country.

The booking and activation process of this annual pass, which started on Independence Day, can be done online from home. This initiative received a tremendous response on the very first day of its launch. According to NHAI, as of 7 pm on 15 August, about 1.4 lakh users bought and activated the annual pass, with as many as 1.39 lakh transactions recorded at toll plazas.

Support through app and helpline

To assist passengers, NHAI has deployed officers and nodal officers at every toll plaza. Along with this, the 1033 National Highway Helpline has been further strengthened to resolve complaints and technical problems, where now more than 100 officers are working continuously. Currently, 20,000 to 25,000 users are actively using this service at all times on the Highway Yatra mobile app.

How much does it cost and for whom is the pass valid?

• The price of the FASTag Annual Pass has been fixed at Rs 3,000. It is valid either for 1 year or for 200 trips (whichever is completed first)

• This facility is applicable only for private vehicles (cars, jeeps and vans)

• It cannot be used for commercial vehicles

• It can be purchased only from the official website of NHAI and Highway Yatra mobile app

Activation process

• Go to Highway Yatra mobile app and click on ‘Annual Toll Pass’ tab

• Click ‘Activate’ to start the process

• Enter the vehicle registration number and then your mobile number

• Enter the OTP received on your mobile

• Go to payment gateway and pay Rs 3,000

• Your FASTag Annual Pass will be activated within two hours of payment

With agency inputs