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New Annual Pass for ₹1500 Introduced, Different from ₹3075 FASTag Pass
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What Happened?
Starting November 1, the government will launch a new annual pass for non-commercial vehicle owners at ₹1500. This pass has specific conditions and differs from the ₹3075 FASTag pass.
Key points
- The new ₹1500 toll pass is available only for vehicle owners living within 20 km of a national highway toll plaza.
- The ₹1500 pass is valid for one year, while the local pass costs ₹3000 for toll plazas outside municipal limits.
- The ₹3075 FASTag pass is for all private vehicle owners and allows unlimited crossings without distance restrictions.
- The new local pass is designed for frequent travelers near specific toll plazas.
- The new pass will be available from November 1, 2026, with annual price revisions possible in April.
- The local pass will not work on closed user fee collection systems or where alternative routes exist.
Key insights
- The introduction of the local pass may encourage more local travel and reduce costs for frequent users.
- This policy change could impact toll revenue for highways with alternative routes.
- The differentiation between the two passes may lead to confusion among users regarding eligibility.
Why it matters
This new pass could benefit local vehicle owners by reducing toll costs.
Source
India Today
