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News18
2 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
FASTag Annual Pass: How to Activate It On Your Existing Account; Step-By-Step Guide
Last Updated: MoRTH is launching a FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles, effective August 15, 2025. The pass will be valid for one year or 200 trips FasTag Annual Pass Activation: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is launching a FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles, effective August 15, 2025. Priced at Rs 3,000, the pass will be valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes earlier. This initiative aims to make highway travel more affordable and convenient, particularly for regular commuters. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed that a dedicated link for activation and renewal of the pass will soon be available on the RajmargYatra App as well as the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH. What is the FASTag Annual Pass? The FASTag Annual Pass allows free passage of private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans at designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) toll plazas. Once activated, the pass eliminates per-trip user fees for up to 200 trips or one year, whichever is completed first. How to Activate the Annual Pass in Your Existing FASTag Account If your FASTag is already active and linked to a valid (non-blacklisted) registration number and properly affixed to the vehicle's windshield, you can activate the annual pass using that same FASTag. No new tag is required, provided eligibility conditions are met. Where Can I Purchase the FASTag Annual Pass? The Annual Pass will be available exclusively through the RajmargYatra mobile app and the official NHAI website. Users should avoid any third-party sources to ensure authenticity and eligibility. For How Long is the FASTag Annual Pass Valid? The pass remains valid for one year from the date of activation or for 200 completed trips, whichever comes first. After expiry, it automatically reverts to a regular FASTag, and users can reactivate the annual pass to avail the benefits again. What Counts as a Single Trip Under the FASTag Annual Pass? At point-based toll plazas, each crossing (one way) is counted as one trip, so a round trip is two trips. At closed tolling plazas, one full entry–exit pair is counted as one trip. Will I Receive SMS Notifications Related to My Annual Pass? Yes, activating the Annual Pass means you consent to RajmargYatra retrieving your registered mobile number from the issuing bank to send SMS alerts and other communications regarding the pass.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
FASTag annual pass: How to activate it in your existing FASTag account? Check how to purchase, validity and more
What is the FASTag Annual Pass? How to activate the annual pass in your existing FASTag account? Where can I purchase the FASTag Annual Pass? How will the annual pass be activated? For how long is the FASTag annual pass valid? What counts as a single trip under the FASTag Annual Pass? Will I receive SMS notifications related to my Annual Pass? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is introducing a FASTag annual pass costing Rs 3,000 valid for one year or 200 trips (whichever comes earlier) for private vehicles. The FASTag annual pass is being introduced to make highway travel easier and more affordable for individuals. This new scheme will be effective from August 15, to Nitin Gadkari's social media post on X, 'A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmargyatra App as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH.'NHAI stands for National Highways Authority of India and MoRTH stands for Ministry of Road Transport and read: FASTag annual pass: You will pay 70% less toll on Rs 3000 annual pass vs normal toll: Nitin Gadkari explains FASTag annual pass is aimed at providing significant savings for regular commuters by replacing multiple toll payments with a single, affordable yearly fee. It's expected to specially benefit those who frequently travel short distances on national highways. In addition to cost savings, the pass is expected to reduce waiting time at toll plazas, ensuring smoother travel during peak hours and holiday seasons for private vehicle Pass activated on the FASTag allows free passage of private car/jeep/van at designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas for one year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier), without per-trip user fee charges. The Annual Pass will be available from 15th August annual pass can be activated on your existing FASTAg, provided it meets the eligibility criteria (i.e. it is properly affixed on the vehicle's windshield, linked to a valid registration number which is not a blacklisted FASTag Annual Pass is available only on the Rajmarg yatra mobile application and NHAI website The Annual Pass will be activated after verifying the eligibility of the vehicle and the associated FASTag. Upon successful verification, the user must make a payment of Rs 3,000 for the base year 2025–26 through the Rajmarg yatra mobile application or NHAI website. Once the payment is confirmed, the annual pass will be activated on the registered Annual Pass is valid for one year from the date of activation or 200 transactions (trips), whichever comes first. Once the FASTag Annual Pass completes either 200 trips or one year from the date of activation, it will automatically revert to a regular FASTag. To continue using the Annual Pass benefits, the user will need to re-activate the Annual Pass to get 200 trips / 1 year point-based fee plazas: Each crossing of a fee plaza counts as one trip. A round trip (to and fro) counts as two Closed Tolling fee plazas: One pair of entry and exit counts as one By activating the Annual Pass, you consent to allow Rajmargyatra to retrieve your registered mobile number from the issuing bank for the purpose of sending SMS alerts and other modes of communication.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on automobile loading terminals of the Indian Railways, FASTag and more (Week 115)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today's subject quiz on Economy to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for May 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at With reference to the FASTag, consider the following statements: 1. It is managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). 2. It was launched in 2014 as a pilot project and made mandatory at every toll plaza in the country in 2021. 3. In its new annual pass scheme, there is no limitation on the number of trips. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Explanation — The Minister of Road Transport and Highways introduced an annual FASTag-based permit of Rs 3,000 for 'hassle-free highway travel.' — FASTag is an electronic toll collecting system operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). A FASTag sticker is typically placed on the windscreen of a vehicle. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — It was established as a trial initiative in 2014 and will become required at all toll plazas in the country by 2021. Hence, statement 2 is correct. — The new annual pass plan, enabled on the FASTag, will let private cars, jeeps and vans to pass via National Highway (NH) and National Motorway (NE) pay plazas for the specified term without incurring per-trip user fees. — Once the Annual Pass has completed 200 travels or one year from the date of activation, it will automatically return to a regular FASTag. However, after the 200-trip limit is reached, the user may repurchase the Annual Pass, even if the one-year validity period has not yet expired. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. — The pass is not transferable and is only valid for the vehicle to which the FASTag is affixed and registered. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements: 1. Around one-fifth of global liquid petroleum fuel consumption and global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade transits through the strait. 2. It is a critical narrow waterway between Iran and Kuwait. 3. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. 4. India's LNG imports from Qatar do not come through the Strait of Hormuz. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Explanation — The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that connects the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea. Hence, statement 2 is not correct and statement 3 is correct. — The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) refers to it as the 'world's most important oil transit chokepoint,' with the strait handling around one-fifth of worldwide liquid petroleum fuel usage and liquefied natural gas (LNG) traffic. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — Much of India's oil comes from significant West Asian sources such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE and is transported to Indian ports via the Strait of Hormuz. The majority of India's LNG imports, which are primarily from Qatar, also pass through this critical choke point. Hence, statement 4 is not correct. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. With reference to the automobile loading terminals of the Indian Railways and region associated, consider the following pairs: 1. Chitpur – Eastern Railway 2. Hirakud – East Coast Railway 3. New Tinsukia – Northeast Frontier Railway How many of the pairs given above are correctly marked? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Explanation — Amid a campaign to reduce carbon emissions in the automobile sector, the Indian Railways' share of passenger vehicles shipped has climbed to more than 20% of total car production in the country in 2024-25, up from 1.7% in 2014-15. This has created a fresh opportunity for the railways to increase revenue while also fulfilling India's net zero emission objective by 2070. — The Ministry of Railways has also added many automobile loading terminals in recent years namely Chitpur (Eastern Railway), Penukonda (South Western Railway), Nasrala (Northern Railway), Nautanwa and Bakshi ka Talab (North Eastern Railway), Mesra (East Central Railway), Hirakud (East Coast Railway), Champaner and Chharodi (Western Railway), Baihata, Salchapra, Furkating, New Tinsukia, Jirania, Agthori (Northeast Frontier Railway), Loni, Khadki, AJNI, Vilad (Central Railway) etc. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. The French military aircraft and business jet maker Dassault Aviation will manufacture its best-selling business executive jet—the Falcon 2000—at Nagpur in partnership with: (a) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (b) Mahindra Aerospace (c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (d) Reliance Aerostructure Limited Explanation — Dassault Aviation, a French military aircraft and business jet manufacturer, will produce its best-selling business executive jet, the Falcon 2000, in Nagpur in collaboration with Reliance Group company Reliance Aerostructure Ltd (RAL). — At the Paris Air Show, the two firms announced a strategic cooperation for this goal, stating that the first Falcon 2000 plane built in India will be ready in 2028. — Dassault Aviation will construct Falcon 2000 jets outside of France for the first time in the company's long history. This pioneering endeavour will position India as a strategic hub for high-end business jet manufacture. — It is a momentous time for the Indian aerospace and manufacturing industries, as the landmark agreement allows India to join the elite club of countries building next-generation business jets, which includes the United States, France, Canada, and Brazil. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. As of May 2025, what is the correct chronological order of these countries in terms of economy from top to bottom? 1. United States 2. Germany 3. China 4. India 5. Japan Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1—2—3—4—5 (b) 1—3—5—2—4 (c) 1—5—4—3—2 (d) 1—3—2—4—5 Explanation — BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of Aayog, announced that India had surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy. — Subrahmanyam, citing International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures, stated that India is now larger than Japan. Until 2024, India was the world's fifth largest economy. 'It is only the US, China and Germany which are larger than India, and if we stick to what is being planned and what is being thought through, in 2.5-3 years, we will be the third largest economy,' Subrahmanyam told the crowd. — In its April World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF predicted that India would be the world's fourth largest economy by 2025, with a GDP of USD 4.19 trillion, ahead of Japan. — The IMF forecasts India's nominal GDP for 2025 (FY26) to be USD 4.187 billion, slightly higher than Japan's probable GDP of USD 4.187 billion. According to IMF figures, India's per capita income has doubled, from USD 1,438 in 2013-14 to USD 2,880 in 2025. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. 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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
What is the new FASTag Annual Pass? FAQs answered on big toll scheme coming soon
A new FASTag based Annual Pass plan was introduced on Wednesday by the Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari. Set to be implemented from August 15, this scheme will reduce the financial burden on highway for users by reducing the toll cost. The new FASTag Annual Pass will offer users 200 toll plaza crossings on National Highways in one year beginning from the date of its activation. In light of this new scheme, the Union minister also took to X and shared answers to some queries on the FASTag Annual Pass. Annual Pass activated on the FASTag allows free passage of private car/jeep/van at designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas for one year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier), without per-trip user fee charges. The Annual Pass will be effective from August 15, 2025 The Annual Pass is available only on the Rajmargyatra mobile application and NHAI website The Annual Pass will be activated after verifying the eligibility of the vehicle and the associated FASTag. Upon successful verification, the user must make a payment of ₹ 3,000 for the base year 2025-26 through the Rajmargyatra mobile application or NHAI website. Once the payment is confirmed, the Annual Pass will be activated on the registered FASTag. Also read: Gadkari announces FASTag annual pass: What is the pricing, launch date? who can apply? Key details inside The Annual Pass is not mandatory, the existing FASTag ecosystem will continue to operate as is. Users who do not opt for the Annual Pass can continue to use their FASTag for regular transactions as per applicable user fee rates at fee plazas. Yes, you may re-purchase the Annual Pass once the 200-trip limit is exhausted, even if the one-year validity period has not yet ended
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
FASTag Annual Pass launched at ₹3,000, valid for 200 trips a year
₹3,000, valid for 200 trips a year data-item-target-url=/auto/news/ data-item-story-segment=Others> The FASTag annual pass will be available for private vehicle owners for ₹3,000 annually up to 200 trips Check Offers The central government has announced the new FASTag-based annual pass priced at ₹ 3,000. Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari revealed more details about the annual pass, which aims to make cross tolls more seamless across the country. The FASTag-based annual pass will be effective from August 15, 2025, and will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. FASTag Annual Pass: Only For Private Vehicles The FASTag-annual pass will be available only for non-commercial private vehicles, essentially private vehicle owners. Gadkari further revealed that a dedicated link for activation and renewal will be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra app, as well as on the NHAI and MoRTH official websites. Also Read : New FASTag rules: NHAI offers big relief to vehicle owners The FASTag annual pass will use the existing toll infrastructure Nitin Gadkari further said, 'This policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimizing disputes at toll plazas, the Annual Pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners." FASTag Annual Pass: Will use existing infrastructure The annual pass will allow private vehicle owners to travel across national highways and state expressways for a year without paying additional toll charges. It will be based on the existing FASTag infrastructure and will later comply with the sensor-based toll collection systems that could be introduced in the future. The move should make travel for private vehicles much easier on toll roads without making a significant impact on revenue. The government collected about ₹ 55,000 crore in revenue from toll collection in FY2023-24. However, private cars contributed only ₹ 8,000 crore to the same. The move will also reduce the cost burden for vehicle owners. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 18 Jun 2025, 14:17 PM IST
