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FASTag Annual Pass Tops 5 Million Users in Six Months, Captures 28% of Car Tolls

Officials cite surging short‑trip travel, with plaza‑level hotspots, as the pass readies motorists for MLFF tolling.

Overview

  • The government reports 50 lakh buyers and 26.55 crore transactions since the August 15, 2025 launch.
  • Around 28% of all car transactions on the National Highway network now use the Annual Pass, indicating rapid uptake among private motorists.
  • Usage is concentrated in Chandigarh (14%), Tamil Nadu (12.3%) and Delhi (11.5%), with DelhiNCR’s Bijwasan plaza at ~57% adoption and Mundka and Jhinjholi near ~53%.
  • The pass applies to non‑commercial vehicles at about 1,150 NH and expressway plazas, costs Rs 3,000 for one year or 200 crossings, and activates within two hours via the Rajmargyatra app or NHAI website.
  • Data show a 50% rise in short‑distance trips among light users, officials link higher penetration to upcoming MLFF rollout, and a scheduled April toll revision is set to adjust the pass fee.