FASTag Annual Pass Touches 50 Lakh Users in Just Six Months

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : February 07, 2026

FASTag Annual Pass sees fast growth as highway users shift to yearly toll payment system.

FASTag Annual Pass has crossed 50 lakh users in six months. NHAI has shared the update. The pass was started on August 15, 2025. Since launch, it has handled more than 26.55 crore toll transactions. Usage has gone up slowly but steadily across highways and expressways.

Overall Ratio of Pass Users

Table of Contents

1. Overall Ratio of Pass Users

2. Delhi NCR Toll Plazas Show High Usage

3. Chandigarh Tops, South India Also Strong

4. Simple Yearly Payment System

5. Fewer Recharges, Less Waiting

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As per data, around 28 percent of car traffic on National Highways is now using the Annual Pass. Most users are private vehicle owners who travel often. This includes people driving cars, pickups, and small personal vehicles. These roads also see heavy movement of trucks and EV buses, but the pass is only for non-commercial vehicles.

Delhi NCR Toll Plazas Show High Usage

Some toll plazas are clearly ahead in usage.

• At Bijwasan toll plaza in Delhi NCR, about 57 percent of cars cross using the Annual Pass.
•  At Mundaka (Delhi NCR) and Jhinjholi (Sonipat), nearly 53 percent of non-commercial vehicles use the scheme.

These plazas handle daily traffic where cars move alongside buses and electric trucks.

Chandigarh Tops, South India Also Strong

Looking at state-wise data, Chandigarh stands first. It has around 14 percent of the total Annual Pass usage right now. After that comes Tamil Nadu with roughly 12.3 percent, and Delhi is close behind at about 11.5 percent. This tells one simple thing — the pass is not only being used in big cities, people on highways in different parts of the country are also starting to use it more.

Simple Yearly Payment System

The FASTag Annual Pass works at about 1,150 toll plazas on National Highways and Expressways. Users pay Rs. 3,000 one time. The pass stays valid for one year or 200 crossings, whichever ends first.

Only non-commercial vehicles with an active FASTag can apply. After payment through the Rajmargyatra App or the NHAI website, the pass usually becomes active within two hours.

Fewer Recharges, Less Waiting

With the Annual Pass, drivers do not need to recharge FASTag again and again. Toll money is not cut at every crossing. Users can check balance crossings and validity online.  After 200 crossings or one year, renewal is needed. For regular highway users who drive on roads shared with trucks and mini trucks, the system reduces daily toll stress.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What is the difference between a truck and a mini truck?

Ans. A truck is used for heavy cargo and long-distance transport, while a mini truck is smaller and mainly used for city or short-route deliveries.

Q2. Are buses and electric buses used for the same routes?

Ans. Yes, electric buses usually run on the same city routes as diesel buses, but they are more common on fixed urban routes due to charging needs.

Q3. Do pickup vehicles need a commercial driving license?

Ans. Yes, if a pickup is used for goods transport or business purposes, a commercial driving license is required.

Q4. Can electric trucks be used for long-distance transport?

Ans. Electric trucks are mostly used for short and medium distances right now, mainly in city logistics and warehouse movement.

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