Overview

• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is considering a FASTag Annual Pass for Rs3,000 per year, enabling unlimited travel on national highways and expressways.
• A dual-payment system is proposed, allowing users to choose between the annual pass or distance-based pricing at Rs50 per 100 kilometers.
• Existing FASTag users can transition to the new system seamlessly, without requiring additional documents or account changes.
• The policy aims to eliminate physical toll booths, introducing barrier-free tolling using GPS and automated vehicle tracking systems to reduce congestion and fuel consumption.
• The government plans to compensate highway contractors for potential revenue impacts using digital toll data and is enhancing measures to prevent toll evasion.