{"id":99498,"date":"2026-03-30T11:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/2026\/03\/30\/fastag-annual-pass-fee-to-increase-starting-april-1-heres-how-to-buy-the-pass-online\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:50:11","slug":"fastag-annual-pass-fee-to-increase-starting-april-1-heres-how-to-buy-the-pass-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/hi\/2026\/03\/30\/fastag-annual-pass-fee-to-increase-starting-april-1-heres-how-to-buy-the-pass-online\/","title":{"rendered":"FASTag Annual Pass fee to increase starting April 1: Here\u2019s how to buy the pass online |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\">\n<div class=\"_s30J clearfix\">\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-129894621,imgsize-51120,width-400,resizemode-4\/fastag-annual-pass-fee-to-increase-starting-april-1.jpg\" alt=\"FASTag Annual Pass fee to increase starting April 1: Here\u2019s how to buy the pass online\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced a price hike of FASTag annual fees starting April 1, 2026. Launched last year at Rs 3,000, the annual pass is a prepaid toll plan, offering up to 200 toll crossings or a full year\u2019s travel, whichever comes first.<!-- --> Coming next month, FASTag Annual Pass will see a price hike of Rs 75, costing Rs 3,075. Announcing the price increase, the Ministry of Road Transport &amp; Highways (MoRTH) said in a press release \u201cThe revision in the fee has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008\u201d. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>\u201cWith over 56 lakh users, the adoption of the FASTag Annual Pass has been growing among private vehicle owners,\u201d the release added. <!-- -->\u201cThe revised rate will be applicable for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag seeking to avail the Annual Pass facility at about 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways\u201d.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>How to buy FASTag Annual Pass fee for Rs 3,000 before April 1 deadline<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>FASTag Annual Pass can be purchased via NHAI and MoRTH website in addition to the Rajmarg Yatra app. Users can follow the steps below to purchase the annual pass.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo   id-r-component\" data-pos=\"13\">\n<ul>\n<li>Visit NHAI\/MoRTH website. Alternatively, you can install the Rajmarg Yatra app on your smartphone <\/li>\n<li>Start by entering your car details like vehicle number.<\/li>\n<li>Next, enter your FASTag ID. It must be noted that FASTag must be active, correctly installed, and linked to your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Here, you will be directed to pay Rs 3,000 (Rs 3,075 from April 1). Payment modes include UPI, debit\/credit card, or net banking.<\/li>\n<li>Once the payment is complete, the pass will get attached to your existing FASTag. An SMS confirming the activation will be sent on your registered mobile number. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Do note that the annual pass gets activated within two hours on the existing FASTag linked to the vehicle.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/technology\/tech-news\/fastag-annual-pass-fee-to-increase-starting-april-1-heres-how-to-buy-the-pass-online\/articleshow\/129894626.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced a price hike of FASTag annual fees starting April 1, 2026. 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