New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The new FASTag concessional local pass for non-commercial vehicle owners residing within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza will be launched on 1 November.

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' notification dated 27 October, the pass will cost Rs.1,500 or Rs.3,000 per year, depending on the toll plaza's location. The facility aims to make commuting more affordable for residents living near toll plazas.

This new local pass differs from the FASTag Annual Pass, which was launched on 15 August 2025. While the local pass offers residents an annual concession at a specific toll plaza, the Annual Pass allows cars, jeeps and vans to cross designated National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas...