A new local annual toll pass is due to join the existing FASTag Annual Pass on November 1. Their similar names hide an important difference: one is tied to a nearby toll plaza; the other covers eligible highway crossings across a wider network.
The Breakdown
From November 1, 2026, eligible owners of noncommercial vehicles who live within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza will be able to choose the Concessional Local Pass instead of the existing monthly option. A valid, functional FASTag is required.
The annual charge is ₹1,500 when the plaza is outside municipal or local town limits and ₹3,000 when it is inside. The plaza’s location determines the price. The pass works only at that specific plaza.
The exclusions matter. It is unavailable on highways or expressways using a closed user-fee collection system, or where a service road or alternative road is available. The announced rollout starts at eligible plazas on November 1, followed by the Rajmargyatra app on December 1, 2026.
Why This Matters
The separate FASTag Annual Pass, for eligible private noncommercial cars, jeeps and vans, costs ₹3,075 for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. It lasts for one year from activation or 200 eligible toll crossings, whichever comes first. It covers designated National Highway and National Expressway plazas, rather than just one neighbourhood plaza. It does not cover every tolled road in India.
A lower headline price therefore does not mean equivalent coverage. For someone repeatedly passing the same eligible plaza, the local product addresses a different travel pattern from a pass used across multiple highway trips.
The Crunch
Compare the route, eligibility and coverage before comparing the annual price. The local concession is a new option with exclusions, not a nationwide replacement for toll payments.
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