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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Government mandates ABS on all new two-wheelers from April 1, 2026
The new rule mandatory all two-wheelers, including the ones under 125 cc to get ABS as standard from next year (Brixton ) Check Offers The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has announced that anti-lock brakes (ABS) will be mandatory on all two-wheelers from April 1, 2026. The move aims to make two-wheelers, comprising motorcycles and scooters, safer, irrespective of the displacement. At present, two-wheelers with an engine bigger than 125 cc are required to have ABS as a mandatory safety feature. The new regulations mandate the same for all two-wheelers starting next year. ABS will be mandatory on all two-wheelers from next year MoRTH has announced that all new two-wheelers will need to have ABS as standard from April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, the government is providing manufacturers until October 1, 2026, to upgrade existing two-wheelers with the feature. At present, two-wheelers under 125 cc get the Combi-Braking System (CBS) as standard, which applies both the front and rear brakes to ensure better balance. Most two-wheelers above 125 cc come with single-channel ABS as standard, while several manufacturers have begun to roll out dual-channel ABS on select motorcycles in the 150-160 cc segment and above. Also Read : Emergency braking, drowsiness alert, lane departure warnings to be mandatory in all large cars from April 2026 Only a handful of manufacturers provide ABS on 125 cc or lower two-wheelers, which will now be mandatory The move will certainly make the entry-level two-wheeler lineup safer for customers, but also lead to an increase in prices overall. Expect prices to go up to ₹ 5,000-7,000 on the entry-level models with single-channel ABS. The safety features - ABS (125 cc and above) and CBS (under 125 cc) - were first made mandatory on two-wheelers in India with effect from April 1, 2018. The updated regulation arrives eight years since, and is a step in the right direction. ABS: How does it work? An Anti-lock braking system on a two-wheeler helps prevent wheel lock-up in case of emergency braking. The safety system is designed to apply brakes in spurts to ensure more controlled braking, especially on wet surfaces. Most two-wheelers in India come with single-channel ABS, which brings the technology to the front wheel. Meanwhile, higher capacity motorcycles are equipped with dual-channel ABS that offers more effective braking on both wheels. Anti-lock brakes help two-wheelers with more controlled stopping power, preventing the brakes from locking up under hard braking. (HT Auto/ Paarth Khatri) Two-wheeler accidents account for about 44 per cent of all road accidents in India. Notably, about 45 per cent of the bikes sold in India are under 125 cc. Data suggests that the inclusion of ABS on a two-wheeler can help reduce crashes by 35-40 per cent. The government is also mulling providing two helmets as mandatory with the purchase of a new two-wheeler. MoRTH says the new regulation is part of a broader strategy to reduce road injuries and fatalities. The ministry previously announced making ADAS safety features mandatory on new passenger vehicles from April 1, 2026. This includes Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB), Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and more. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 20 Jun 2025, 17:30 PM IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
FASTag Annual Pass of Rs 3,000 can save Rs 7,000: Nitin Gadkari explains the maths
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Who will benefit most from the FASTag annual pass? How will the FASTag Annual Pass work? FASTag-based Annual Pass launching on August 15, 2025 Dedicated link for activation and renewal Faster and smoother travel experience What is FASTag? Are there any charges to open a FASTag account? What are the ways to recharge a FASTag account? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass of Rs 3,000 for one year or 200 trips (whichever comes earlier) for private vehicles . The FASTag annual pass is introduced as part of a significant effort to make highway travel easier and more affordable. This will be effective from August 15, to a social media post on X by Nitin Gadkari , Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, 'The Rs 3,000 pass is good for non-commercial vehicles such as automobiles, jeeps, and vans and is valid for a year or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first.'This annual pass will save frequent travellers a significant amount of money by replacing multiple toll payments with a single, affordable annual fee. It will work best for commuters who use national highways for a daily or regular commute within a short distance. Mainly, it reduces waiting time at toll booths, especially during peak hours or holiday seasons for private the total cost of this annual pass is Rs 3,000 and the maximum number of toll crossings allowed under it is 200, the average cost per toll comes out to be Rs 15. So for a frequent traveller, the higher the average cost of toll in his route, the higher will be the benefit he or she will get. For instance, if the average cost of toll is Rs 50 then the traveller would have to pay Rs 10,000 for 200 toll crossings. However, with this annual pass, he can do the same with merely Rs 3,000 which saves Rs 7,000. In case, the traveller has a preferred long route which has much higher average toll fee then his/her savings will be to a post on X by Nitin Gadkari, '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.'Now travelers can get a FASTag-based Annual Pass which is priced at Rs 3,000 and will be effective from 15th August 2025. This pass will be 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.'The Annual Pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH,' Nitin Gadgari further, this policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction, he is a chip similar to the RFID tags that car companies place as a sticker on the windshield. It has all your details, which makes it easier for you to pass through a toll and pay the toll amount by scanning Code. Paying FASTag charges at any toll plaza is a contactless process. You can open a prepaid FASTag account and add money to it so that the account is usable. You can keep reloading money in this account as long as you need to, if you are going on a trip or trips that require you to pass through tolls. There will be FASTag lanes demarcated for every toll across the to the ICICI Bank website, there is a charge of Rs 99.12 (including GST) on new Tag joining. However, please check with your respective bank or other entity for any charges associated with the new Tag FASTag account can be recharged through internet banking, NEFT/RTGS, UPI, credit card, debit card, cheque and cash, as per the ICICI Bank website.
News18
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
How The New FASTag Annual Pass Will Work And Who Stands To Benefit
Last Updated: The FASTag Annual Pass, priced at Rs 3,000, is expected to ease congestion, reduce wait times, and cut down on disputes at toll plazas In a move to ease toll payments for private car owners, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) will roll out an Annual FASTag Pass from August 15, 2025, priced at Rs 3,000. Announcing the decision on X, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called it a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel. Important Announcement 📢🔹In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. Valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes… — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 18, 2025 Who Is It For? The FASTag Annual Pass will apply only to non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. It will offer up to 200 trips on national highways and will be valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first. Where Can It Be Activated? Gadkari said that a link for activation and renewal will be available on the Rajmarg Yatra App, and on the websites of NHAI and MoRTH. What Problem Will It Address? How Are Trips Counted? A ministry official explained that one trip is counted every time a vehicle crosses a toll plaza. For example, if someone is travelling from Delhi to Agra through the Yamuna Expressway, the three toll plazas on the way — Jewar, Mathura, and Agra — will count as three separate trips. However, in closed tolling systems where toll is collected only at the exit, the entire journey counts as a single trip. 'This will also be a cost-effective option for the commuters," the official said. Would Users Need A New FASTag? No new FASTag is required. The Annual Pass can be attached to the user's existing FASTag card. Once the pass expires, either after one year or 200 trips, it can be easily recharged. Who Would Benefit? The official said the pass would benefit frequent city-to-city travellers and those who drive regularly to their hometowns. 'You won't need to top up FASTag every week or month anymore," the official added. How FASTag Has Changed Tolling With a 98 per cent adoption rate and over 8 crore users, FASTag has already transformed toll collection across India. This move follows another key reform from last year, under which vehicles without FASTag affixed to windshields are charged double the toll — a step aimed at ensuring smoother operations at toll booths. First Published: June 18, 2025, 14:51 IST
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
FASTag annual pass: Take 200 highway trips for Rs 3,000; Check details
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has announced a new FASTag-based Annual Pass for private vehicles, set to launch on August 15, 2025. Priced at Rs 3,000, the pass offers convenient highway travel for cars, jeeps, and vans. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAST-ag Annual Pass: How to get it Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAST-ag Annual Pass: How it will help The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Wednesday announced that it is introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass to accommodate hassle-free highway the announcement on X, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the pass will be priced at Rs 3,000 for a year, effective from August 15, latest FASTag pass will be valid for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans and for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes aims to ease toll-related grievances, especially for commuters living near toll plazas located within a 60-kilometre Annual Pass will be available through the Rajmarg Yatra mobile application and on the official websites of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).A dedicated link for activation and renewal will be released ahead of the to Gadkari, this new system intends to simplify toll payments by allowing users to make a single, upfront transaction for an entire year. The policy also addresses long-standing public concerns over frequent toll deductions during short-distance standardising access and removing the need for repeated toll payments, the government expects the Annual Pass to reduce congestion, limit disputes at toll plazas, and ensure faster movement for private vehicles across the highway initiative comes as part of broader efforts to digitise and modernise road infrastructure services while enhancing user convenience on the national highway grid.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
FASTag annual pass: Take 200 highway trips for Rs 3,000; Check details
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways on Wednesday announced that it is introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass to accommodate hassle-free highway travel. Making the announcement on X, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the pass will be priced at Rs 3,000 for a year, effective from August 15, 2025. The latest FASTag pass will be valid for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans and for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologists: 1 spoonful on an empty stomach slims the waist from XL to P (do it today)! Women's health Learn More Undo — nitin_gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) (More to come)
