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What is FASTag

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About FASTag

What is FASTag

Come December 15, get ready to fish out double the toll tax if FASTag is missing from your vehicle. To prevent congestion at toll plazas, the government has made it mandatory to declare all lanes at toll fee plaza on national highways as 'FASTag lanes'.
 
So what are FASTags, how to buy them and are they beneficial?
 
Here are some FAQs on FASTags
 
What is FASTag?
 
FASTag is an electronic toll collection system, operated by the NHAI. Based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of vehicles. In other words, FASTags are prepaid rechargeable tags for toll collection. FASTags
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Latest Updates on FASTag

'Know Your Vehicle' for FASTag explained: Here's how to complete it

FASTag KYV Process: Here's how to verify your vehicle details and keep your FASTag active seamlessly

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

NHAI cleanliness drive: Report dirty toll toilets, get ₹1,000 FASTag reward

Highway users can report dirty toilets at toll plazas of National Highways Authority of India via the Rajmargyatra app and earn one-time FASTag reward; the drive runs until October 31, 2025

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2025 | 11:01 AM IST

Jio Payments Bank wins contract for free-flow toll system rollout

Jio Payments Bank began FASTag-based toll collection in July 2025, and is currently managing toll operations at 11 toll plazas on different highway stretches across the country as an acquirer bank

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2025 | 2:38 PM IST

Govt may pay ₹4,500 crore annually to toll operators for FASTag pass

ICRA said the annual FASTag pass will cost the government Rs 4,200-4,500 crore in compensation to toll operators, though relief for commuters will be limited to private vehicles

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

NHAI to pay toll operators for revenue loss due to FASTag Annual Passes

Toll operators will receive compensation from NHAI for revenue lost due to the FASTag Annual Pass, effective August 15; the pass is valid for one year or up to 200 toll crossings

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

'Why pay ₹150 for 12 hours on 65 km?' SC flags toll collection issues

The Supreme Court questioned why commuters should pay ₹150 on a 65-km Thrissur highway that took 12 hours due to poor road conditions and heavy traffic

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 3:28 PM IST

FASTag annual pass crosses 500K users nationwide within four days of launch

Tamil Nadu led with the maximum number of annual pass purchases in the last four days, followed by Karnataka and Haryana, the statement said

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Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 8:07 PM IST

FASTag Annual Pass launched today: Check price, validity, and how to apply

The government has launched FASTag Annual Pass for smoother highway travel; here's how to apply, check price and validity

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 1:36 PM IST

Annual FASTag pass of ₹3,000 for private vehicles goes live from Aug 15

The link would also be available on the official websites of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 8:39 PM IST

FASTag annual pass from August 15: Save up to Rs 20,000 on highway tolls

New policy to benefit frequent private car users, with savings of up to Rs 20,000 for those making 200 trips at an average toll of Rs 100 per trip

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2025 | 2:24 PM IST

UPI limits to KYC verification: Key changes in finance rules from Aug 1

SBI Card discontinues complimentary air accident insurance for some of its products and PNB requests customers to complete identity verification

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 2:00 PM IST

Dissatisfied with your bank's FASTag service? Here's how to move to new one

You have to submit KYC documents and close an account before opening a new one

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Updated On : 18 Jul 2025 | 1:52 PM IST

NHAI to blacklist users misusing loose FASTags to reduce toll delays

The statement said that sometimes, highway users deliberately do not fix FASTags on the windscreen of vehicles

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2025 | 4:17 PM IST

FASTag annual pass may cut toll road operators' revenues by 4-8%: Crisil

Crisil sees revenue loss of 4-8 per cent for toll road operators due to new FASTag annual pass scheme; compensation from NHAI will be key to limiting credit impact

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Annual FASTag pass to make highway toll payment easier: This is how

Nitin Gadkari says 'transformative step' will save time for drivers of non-commercial private vehicles while announcing FASTag Annual Pass

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Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

Govt announces annual FASTag pass for ₹3,000, effective August 15

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the pass will be valid for a year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

NHAI fines toll collectors for 'false' deductions - Check how to reclaim it

The 'false' FASTag toll deduction happens when money is wrongly deducted from a vehicle owner's FASTag account due to system errors, operator mistakes, or tech glitches in toll plaza infrastructure

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 12:07 PM IST

New FASTag transaction norms not to impact highway users' experience: NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has clarified that users' experience on highway toll plazas will not be impacted with the implementation of new norms on FASTag transactions.

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2025 | 8:09 PM IST

NPCI's new FASTag rules take effect from today: What should users do?

A FASTag that is hotlisted or on the exception list will have a maximum window of 70 minutes to resolve issues like low balance, KYC updates, or registration number mismatches

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 12:30 PM IST

FASTag new rules from Feb 17: All about toll charges, penalties and more

The new FASTag regulations will go into effect from February 17, 2025. Learn how to prevent blacklisting, check your FASTag balance, and avoid paying twice at toll booths

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Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 6:10 PM IST