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New Toll Pass: Rs 1500/Year for Local Residents!
27 Oct
Summary
- Eligible locals can get an annual toll pass for Rs 1,500 or Rs 3,000.
- The new scheme is for private vehicle owners within 20 km of a toll plaza.
- The concessional pass takes effect on November 1, 2026.
The Central Government will introduce a new concessional annual toll pass scheme on November 1, 2026. This initiative is designed for eligible private vehicle owners residing within a 20-kilometer radius of a National Highway toll plaza. The pass offers an annual fee of Rs 1,500 for toll plazas located outside municipal limits and Rs 3,000 for those within municipal limits.
Eligibility for this scheme requires non-commercial vehicles to have a valid and functional FASTag. The pass will be specific to the toll plaza for which it is issued. Certain National Highways and Expressways operating under a closed user fee collection system, or locations with available service roads, will be excluded from this facility.
These amendments, made under the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, aim to provide significant toll rate relief to local communities. Vehicle owners are advised to verify their eligibility against the specified conditions before the implementation date.
