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Govt announces FASTag annual pass at 3000 per year

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Hey everyone,

Just saw the news that the government is rolling out a FASTag annual pass for ₹3,000 a year. Honestly, this sounds pretty interesting, especially for those of us who hit the highways regularly.

I’m curious—do you think this is a good deal? Will it actually save money for frequent travelers, or is it just another way to get us to spend more upfront? I’m also wondering how it’ll work—will it be truly unlimited, or are there going to be some hidden limits?

Would love to hear what you all think. Would you go for it? Or do you prefer the pay-as-you-go system? Any potential pros or cons you can see?

Looking forward to your thoughts!

Key Points:​

  • Annual Pass Cost: ₹3,000 per year
  • Unlimited or Limited Usage: Details on usage limits are still emerging, but initial reports suggest it may offer significant savings for regular users.
  • Potential Benefits: Convenience, cost savings, and reduced hassle of recharging or maintaining sufficient FASTag balance.

Discussion Starters:​

  • Do you think ₹3,000 per year is a fair price for frequent travelers?
  • How might this impact your travel habits or expenses?
  • Are there any concerns or potential drawbacks you foresee with this new system?
  • Would you recommend this to friends or family who travel often?
  • Does this mean karnataka government cannot fleece me for 200 rupees one way toll charges to even go to the airport? Or are there some fine print and tnc where state government can continue to extort as much money from us as possible?
 
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I think it will be great if there are no complicated terms and conditions. Frequent travelers will benefit a lot! There are some highway stretches in India where people are paying 300+ for 60-70kms.
 
It is fair by miles.

My side - I pay 230 everyday for two way travel just to reach my hospital 5 km from the Toll gate. That is around 6k per month.

So I am paying 72k/year, just to use 5 km of that toll road.

How funny.

Note - You may ask why not a monthly pass. The car is not in my name, and the hospital will issue authorisation to the Toll authorities only in my name. Hence not possible
 
First of all we have already paid road tax,and upon that have to pay toll.Just a facade to forget that you have already paid road tax.Now people feel this is better because you were in worse situation earlier.Keep them in worst most if the time and give them slightly better things so it feels that you are living in best condition.
 
Half Human said:
It is fair by miles.

My side - I pay 230 everyday for two way travel just to reach my hospital 5 km from the Toll gate. That is around 6k per month.

So I am paying 72k/year, just to use 5 km of that toll road.

How funny.

Note - You may ask why not a monthly pass. The car is not in my name, and the hospital will issue authorisation to the Toll authorities only in my name. Hence not possible
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About 70k savings just in toll.
Fer party toh banta hay boss!

(Unless u change car so often to take u to the hospital.)
 
The FASTag-based Annual Pass will cost users Rs 3,000, and will be effective from August 15, 2025. This pass, specifically created for private non-commercial vehicles including cars, jeeps, and vans, remains valid for either one year post-activation or 200 trips, depending on which milestone is reached first.
 
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msd07 said:
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3rd para is confusing..
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When all these tolls and fastag was being revamped by govt. they told that people won't need to pay tolls in their some km radius or state (I don't remember clearly).
Now instead of making them free, they're going to take a payment of rs.3000, for a radius of 60km means mostly within our own city or state ofc, which should've been free anyways.
 
indianexpress.com

Nitin Gadkari announces FASTag annual pass at Rs 3,000 for ‘hassle-free highway travel’

Gadkari said the FASTag-based passes will be effective from August 15 and valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes earlier.
indianexpress.com indianexpress.com

In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at Rs. 3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first—this pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans,” said Gadkari in a post on X. Passing through one Toll Plaza will be counted as one Trip.



looks like yeah
 
Now comes the inevitable part of hidden tnc and devaluation like our credit cards! We at TF are sure experts in that. I am sure they will exclude the airport tolls from these passes like bangalore extortion for going to the airport
 
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george99 said:
First of all we have already paid road tax,and upon that have to pay toll.Just a facade to forget that you have already paid road tax.Now people feel this is better because you were in worse situation earlier.Keep them in worst most if the time and give them slightly better things so it feels that you are living in best condition.
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Roads have been upgraded at rate and gov can't bear all cost
Hence private - gov Partnership were made
To Fastrack

Even on road connecting ranchi to Patna is 4 line
Barring 30 km forest area .

Road infrastructure has not just good upgraded to ok but far far good level
Atleast for Highway

For others those still remain shit in most of places
 
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