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FASTag Annual Pass crosses 25 lakh users; can now be gifted via Rajmargyatra app

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 18 October 2025 that the FASTag Annual Pass, launched on 15 August 2025, crossed 25 lakh users and about 5.67 crore transactions within two months, and can be gifted through the Rajmargyatra app.

Summary

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 18 October 2025 that the FASTag Annual Pass, launched on 15 August 2025, had crossed 25 lakh users with about 5.67 crore transactions within two months. The pass costs a one-time Rs 3,000 and is valid for one year or 200 toll plaza crossings on National Highways and National Expressways. It applies to all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag and is activated within two hours on the existing FASTag after payment. For the festive season, the pass can be gifted through the Rajmargyatra app by using the 'Add Pass' option and entering the recipient's vehicle number and contact details.

Key facts

Launched
15 Aug 2025
Fee/validity
Rs 3,000; one year or 200 toll crossings
Eligible
Non-commercial vehicles with valid FASTag
Usage
25 lakh+ users; ~5.67 crore transactions in two months
Gifting
Rajmargyatra app, 'Add Pass'
Activation
Within two hours

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

What are the fee and validity of the FASTag Annual Pass?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 3,000; one year or 200 crossings

PIB (MoRTH): the annual pass requires a one-time fee of Rs 3,000 for one year's validity or 200 toll plaza crossings.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the FASTag Annual Pass: 1. It was launched on 15 August 2025. 2. It is applicable to commercial as well as non-commercial vehicles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB (MoRTH): the pass was launched on 15 August 2025 and is applicable to all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag.

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