FASTag is an electronic cashless toll payment system at highway toll plazas. It reduces the toll payment process and helps in reducing congestion and saving time for commuters. The FASTag Annual Pass is a new initiative by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) aimed at frequent travellers to simplify toll payments further.
In this article, let’s understand about step-by-step process for FASTag yearly pass recharge, downloading statement.
The FASTag Annual Pass is a prepaid tolling plan introduced by NHAI and the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles (Not for Yellow Board registered vehicles). Annual pass is priced at ₹3,000, it offers 200 toll-free trips with a validity of one year of travel on designated National Highways (NH) and National Expressways.
The FASTag Annual Pass is a one-time prepaid payment plan, it doesn’t require "recharge" during its 1-year validity. To purchase or renew the pass follow the below steps,
After 200 trips or one year (whichever comes first), the pass reverts to a regular FASTag. To continue benefits, reapply by repeating the process and paying ₹3,000 again. No auto-renewal is available for the new subscription, and it expires after 1 year from the date of new purchase.
A FASTag statement consists of a detailed record of toll transactions such as, travel dates, travel time, toll plaza details, and amounts deducted. To download the statement follow the below mentioned steps.
The FASTag Annual Pass is a budget-friendly option for travellers. With a one-time payment of ₹3,000 for the annual pass, you can get up to 200 toll-free trips which costs Rs. 15 per one toll crossing, resulting in easier toll payments, reduction in traffic jams, and smoother journey on National Highways.
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