The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully implemented the ‘FASTag Annual Pass’ facility at 1 thousand 150 Toll Plazas across the country on 79th Independence Day yesterday.
According to the Road Transport and Highways Ministry, around 1 lakh 40 thousand users have purchased and activated the annual pass till 7 PM, on the first day of implementation. It added that almost 1 lakh 40 thousand transactions were recorded on toll plazas. The Ministry further informed that NHAI officials and Nodal officers have also been appointed at each toll plaza to ensure a smooth travel experience for the pass users.
The FASTag Annual Pass has been launched with the aim to eliminate the need to frequently recharge FASTag through a one-time fee payment of 3 thousand. The pass carries validity of one year or 200 toll plaza crossings. The FASTag Annual Pass is applicable for all non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag.
