Road ministry introduces concessional local pass for FASTag user living near toll plazas

The ministry of road transport and highways said people living within 20 km of the toll plaza can avail concessional local pass, a move aimed at providing relief to local commuters who frequently cross toll plazas for daily needs.

“The annual pass will cost Rs 1,500 if the toll plaza is located outside municipal or local town limits, while commuters using toll plazas within municipal or local town limits will have to pay Rs 3,000 annually,” it said in a notification.

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The new pass will be effective from November 1, 2026 and is expected to benefit eligible residents who regularly travel through nearby toll plazas for work, education and other local needs.

Under the new rules, residents living within 20 km of a toll plaza can opt for an annual concessional local pass for their non-commercial vehicles fitted with valid and functional FASTags registered for non-commercial use.

The passes will be valid only for the specific toll plaza for which they are issued and cannot be used at other toll plazas, it added.

According to the notification, the eligible vehicle owners can choose between the existing monthly pass or the new concessional local pass, depending on their travel requirements.

However, the concessional facility will not be available on national highways or expressways where tolls are collected under a closed user fee collection system.

Further, commuters will not be eligible for the concessional local pass if a service road or alternative road is available for use.