New Delhi, June 18 -- In a major push towards hassle-free and efficient highway travel, the government on Wednesday announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15.

The pass, designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 highway trips, whichever is earlier, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways posted this information on social media platform X.

The annual pass will enable seamless movement across National Highways and aims to address long-standing issues at toll plazas, especially those located within a 60 km range, he said.

A dedicated link for activation an...