FASTag

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways announced a FASTag-based annual pass priced at Rs 3,000 for “hassle-free-highway travel”.

Key Facts

• The FASTag-based passes will be effective from August 15 and valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes earlier.
  • Passing through one toll plaza will be counted as one Trip.
• 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 private vehicle owners.

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About FASTag

• FASTag is an electronic toll collection system managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). 
• A FASTag sticker is usually pasted on the windscreen of a car. 
• It uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to communicate with scanners installed at toll plazas. 
• Once the car crosses a toll plaza, the requisite toll amount is automatically deducted from a bank account or a prepaid wallet linked to the FASTag.