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NHAI (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Over half a crore highway car users have bought FASTag Annual Pass in past six months since this scheme was launched and there have been 26.5 crore toll payments using the pass @ Rs 15 each at plazas. Data show that there has been a 50% increase in trips of…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented a key update to the FASTag system that will make things easier for car owners. From February 1, 2026, vehicle owners will no longer need to complete the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process when applying for a new FASTag for cars, jeeps and vans. The move…
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) shared on its official X handle that the Ganga Expressway is all set to open next month. The 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, India’s longest expressway, is set to become operational next month, following the successful trial run of FASTag-enabled toll booths. Officials said the contactless toll collection system…
A very important warning has also been issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) regarding a spate of scams that have increased regarding the annual pass on FASTag. Scammers are setting up fake sites, links, and unofficial platforms that claim to be selling the one-year annual pass on the FASTag system. Customers who…
MUMBAI: Linking Fastag with motor insurance can sharply reduce the number of uninsured vehicles and help govt recover nearly Rs 18,000 crore in GST revenue, General Insurance Council chairman and Bajaj General Insurance’s MD & CEO Tapan Singhel said. He said insurers have complete visibility of uninsured vehicles and the challenge is in enforcement. Integrating…
FASTag users will no longer face service disruption for not completing vehicle verification, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revising the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process to make it simpler and more user-friendly. FASTag, a device fixed on a vehicle’s windscreen, enables automatic toll payment using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, allowing motorists…
Ran out of gifting ideas for that travel enthusiast in your life this Diwali? FASTag’s annual pass might help!The FASTag annual pass, launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), offers smooth travel on national highways and expressways across the country.The pass can be gifted easily through the Rajmargyatra app. By selecting the ‘Add…
Who knew spotting a dirty toilet at a national higjway could help you earn Rs 1,000.While it may sound odd, the news is very much real! With NHAI’s new scheme you can now hit the highway, click a dirty toll toilet, and the money goes straight to your FASTag account.The National Highways Authority of India…
In an effort to promote digital payments and reduce cash usage, the government is tightening rules at National Highway toll plazas. Starting November 15, 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag will be required to pay a higher toll fee.The changes come through an amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules,…
NEW DELHI: Starting Nov 15, if you don’t have a FASTag for your vehicle, or if the tag is invalid or non-functional, you will be allowed to pay 1.25 times the regular toll using UPI. This comes as a major relief, as currently, those without a valid FASTag are required to pay double the toll…
