India, Oct. 27 -- The Government of India has introduced a Concessional Local Pass for eligible non-commercial vehicle owners residing within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza. The new facility will come into effect on November 1, 2026, and is intended to make local commuting more economical for residents who regularly travel through nearby toll plazas.

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the annual pass will cost Rs1,500 for fee plazas located outside municipal or local town limits and Rs3,000 for plazas situated within these limits. Eligible applicants must own a non-commercial vehicle, reside within the prescribed 20-km radius and have a valid, functional FASTag. They can choose between the existing monthly ...