India’s FASTag Annual Pass has witnessed rapid adoption since its launch, crossing 50 lakh users within six months. Official data from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) highlights strong acceptance among private vehicle owners, with significant usage concentrated in urban and high-traffic regions.
The FASTag Annual Pass has surpassed 50 lakh users within six months of its rollout, according to data released by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Launched on August 15, 2025, the programme has already processed more than 26.55 crore toll transactions across India’s National Highway network.
The data shows that the Annual Pass now accounts for around 28 percent of total car transactions recorded on National Highways and Expressways, indicating growing adoption among non-commercial vehicle owners.
The strong adoption rate reflects increasing preference for hassle-free toll payments among frequent highway users. The Annual Pass eliminates the need for repeated FASTag recharges and individual toll deductions at every plaza.
One-time fee: Rs. 3,000
Validity: One year or 200 toll crossings, whichever is earlier
Coverage: Approximately 1,150 fee plazas on National Highways and National Expressways
Once activated, users can pass through toll plazas without worrying about balance exhaustion, making it particularly attractive for daily commuters and intercity travellers.
Analysis of fee plaza-level data shows that FASTag Annual Pass usage is highly concentrated in select urban regions:
Bijwasan Fee Plaza (Delhi NCR): 57% of car crossings via Annual Pass
Mundaka Fee Plaza (Delhi NCR): ~53%
Jhinjholi Fee Plaza (Sonipat): ~53%
These numbers indicate strong adoption in regions with high daily traffic volumes.
Regional transaction data reveals a clear concentration of usage in northern and southern states:
Chandigarh: 14% of total Annual Pass transactions
Tamil Nadu: 12.3%
Delhi: 11.5%
The spread of transactions from northern urban centres to southern states highlights the nationwide implementation and scalability of the programme.
All non-commercial vehicles
Vehicles must have an active FASTag registration
Activation through Rajmargyatra App or NHAI website
Pass is linked directly to the vehicle’s existing FASTag
Activation time: Within two hours of payment
Users can also track remaining toll crossings and validity period digitally.
Since its launch, the FASTag Annual Pass has recorded 26.55 crore transactions, reflecting usage across diverse geographic regions. From metro corridors to inter-state highways, the data shows broad-based acceptance among private vehicle owners.
Once the 200 crossings limit or the one-year validity expires, users must renew the pass to continue availing its benefits.
Conclusion
The FASTag Annual Pass has quickly emerged as a preferred toll payment solution for private vehicle owners, with 50 lakh users in just six months. Strong adoption in high-traffic regions, combined with a simple pricing structure and digital convenience, suggests the programme could play a key role in streamlining toll operations and reducing congestion on India’s highways.