Government Promotes FASTag Annual Pass as Ideal Diwali Gift for Travellers

byPaytm Editorial TeamOctober 21, 2025
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Key Takeaways:
  1. Festive Travel Gift: Government promotes the FASTag Annual Pass as the perfect Diwali gift for stress-free highway travel.
  2. Gifting Method: Easily gifted through the Rajmargyatra app to existing non-commercial FASTag users.
  3. Quick Activation: Pass activates quickly (within two hours) on the recipient's existing FASTag after purchase.
  4. High Adoption: Surpassed 25 lakh users and recorded 5.67 crore transactions in the first two months.
  5. Cost & Validity: The pass costs a one-time fee of ₹3,000 and is valid for one year or 200 toll crossings (whichever comes first).

With the festive season encouraging travel across the country, the government is highlighting the FASTag Annual Pass as the perfect gift for commuters, offering year-long, hassle-free travel across National Highways and National Expressways. The initiative, providing a seamless and economical option for users, is applicable at approximately 1,150 toll plazas nationwide.

Economical and Convenient

The FASTag annual pass is designed to eliminate the inconvenience of frequent FASTag recharges. It is available for a one-time fee payment of ₹3,000 and is valid for a full year or until 200 toll plaza crossings are completed, whichever comes first. The pass is exclusively applicable for all non-commercial vehicles that possess a valid, existing FASTag.

Easy Gifting via Rajmargyatra App

The gift can be purchased and activated easily using the Rajmargyatra app. Users simply need to select the ‘Add Pass’ option and enter the vehicle number and contact details of the recipient. Following a simple OTP verification, the annual pass is activated on the existing FASTag attached to that vehicle, typically within two hours of payment.

Overwhelming Response

The initiative, which was launched just two months ago on August 15, 2025, has already seen overwhelming success. The FASTag Annual Pass has crossed the landmark figure of twenty-five lakh users, recording around 5.67 crore transactions since its launch.

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FAQs

What is the cost and validity of the FASTag Annual Pass?

The pass has a one-time fee of ₹3,000. Its validity is for one year from the date of activation or for 200 toll plaza crossings, whichever limit is reached first.

How can I gift a FASTag Annual Pass to someone?

You can gift the pass using the Rajmargyatra app. Go to the ‘Add Pass’ option, enter the recipient's vehicle number and contact details, complete the OTP verification, and make the payment.

Which types of vehicles are eligible for the Annual Pass?

The annual pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles that are already linked to a valid FASTag.

How quickly does the Annual Pass get activated after payment?

The FASTag Annual Pass typically gets activated on the existing FASTag linked to the vehicle within two hours of the one-time fee payment via the Rajmargyatra App.

How many toll plazas accept the FASTag Annual Pass?

The pass provides access to seamless travel at approximately 1,150 toll plazas across National Highways and National Expressways in India.
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