This isn’t starting from scratch. Fastag has already revolutionized tolling, achieving over 98% coverage and enabling seamless, RFID-based payments. UPI integration means even those without tags can pay instantly via mobile apps. The result? Fewer backups, higher throughput, and real-time transparency in revenue.

Proponents argue the change will supercharge efficiency across 1,150+ plazas. Traffic snarls at peak hours will ease as vehicles glide through without halting for change. Double penalties for cash and 25% surcharges for UPI will phase out, replaced by standardized digital fees that benefit everyone.

Annual Fastag passes are booming, with more than 5 million holders enjoying hassle-free access for Rs 3,000 yearly or 200 crossings. Launch stats show 26.55 crore transactions in mere months, underscoring the system’s reliability.

As India accelerates its digital infrastructure agenda, this policy cements national highways as models of modern mobility. Travelers stand to gain the most: quicker trips, lower friction, and a greener, paperless future on the open road.

The agreement was formalized at the NHAI headquarters in New Delhi, attended by NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav and officials from NHAI, IHMCL, and ICICI Bank. This initiative represents a major step in modernizing the toll collection system, using FASTag technology to facilitate seamless passage. Plans are underway to also implement this system at the Gharaunda toll plaza on NH-44 in Haryana, with another agreement with ICICI Bank.

NHAI aims to deploy the MLFF system at approximately 25 toll plazas during the financial year 2025-26. Chairman Yadav emphasized the significance of the agreement, highlighting its role in making tolling more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly. This aligns with NHAI’s vision for technology-driven national highway operations, paving the way for nationwide implementation.

With this pass, owners of private cars, jeeps, and vans can use designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas without paying the standard per-crossing user charges. The pass remains valid for one year or until 200 crossings are completed.

Owners of private cars, jeeps, and vans can utilize the pass on designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas without incurring user charges for each crossing. The pass remains valid for one year or a maximum of 200 crossings. Its introduction coincided with Independence Day.

To activate the FASTag annual pass, users have two options: the Rajmargyatra mobile application or the NHAI website. Required documents include the vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC), a passport-sized photograph of the vehicle owner, KYC documents, and proof of ID and address.

By 7 PM on the first day, nearly 1.4 lakh users had purchased and activated the Annual Pass, with approximately 1.39 lakh transactions recorded at toll plazas. Furthermore, it’s reported that around 20,000 to 25,000 users are also using the Rajmargyatra app, and annual pass users have received SMS notifications for zero deduction of toll charges.

To ensure a seamless journey for FASTag Annual Pass holders, NHAI officials and nodal officers have been appointed at every toll plaza. To address any issues faced by FASTag Annual Pass users, the 1033 National Highway Helpline has been strengthened by adding over 100 officers.

The FASTag Annual Pass is priced at Rs 3,000. The pass is valid for one year or a maximum of 200 trips, whichever comes first. It can be easily purchased and activated through the NHAI’s official website or the Rajmargyatra mobile app.

It is important to note that this facility is limited to private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. The pass will not be applicable to commercial vehicles. With an entry rate of nearly 98 percent and over 8 crore users, FASTag has revolutionized the electronic toll collection system in the country.

The route spans across two districts, with 32.7 km in Dausa and 34.1 km in Jaipur. Five toll plazas have been constructed, including a virtual plaza at Shyamsinghpura. Motorists will be charged approximately ₹150 for a one-way trip. Originally slated for completion by November 2024, the project faced delays but now the construction work is complete, and the required road safety audit has also been done. The inauguration date is pending approval from the Union Road Transport Ministry.

It is anticipated that the expressway will be open to the public by June 2025. Its opening will significantly reduce travel time between Bandikui and Jaipur while improving connectivity to Delhi-NCR. This new corridor will begin at Bagrana on the Jaipur-Agra Road, enabling travelers heading towards Delhi to reach their destination within two and a half to three hours.