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The pass is designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans.<br \/>\nThe road transport and highways minister said the annual pass will enable seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.<br \/>\nA dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be available on the Rajmarg Yatra App, as well as on the official websites of NHAI and MoRTH, he added.Gadkari said the policy addresses long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplifies toll payments through a single, affordable transaction.<br \/>\n\u201cBy reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas, the annual Pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners, \u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30016\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30016\" src=\"https:\/\/jammubulletin.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2022_6img17_Jun_2022_STOCK_PTI6_17_2022_0590-1536x1021-1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Govt To Launch FASTag-Based Annual Pass Of Rs 3,000 For Private Vehicles From Aug 15: Gadkari\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Govt To Launch FASTag-Based Annual Pass Of Rs 3,000 For Private Vehicles From Aug 15: Gadkari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi, Jun 18: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the government will introduce a FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15, in a step towards hassle-free highway travel. 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