New Delhi, June 18 -- The government on Wednesday announced a FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs.3,000, effective from 15 August, offering commuters relief from having to paying frequent hefty toll charges on national highways.

The new pass, which will be valid for a year from the date of activation or 200 trips-whichever comes first-is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans to facilitate hassle-free, faster and smoother travel experience for millions, minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said in a post on X.

"In a transformative step towards hassle-free highway travel, we are introducing a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at F3,000, effective from 15th August 2025. The ...