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FASTag new rules from November 1: Live within 20 km of a toll plaza? You can get this annual pass from next month

Starting from November 1, 2026, vehicle owners residing within a 20 km radius of toll plazas can apply for a discounted local FASTag pass. The yearly fee is set at Rs 1,500 for locations outside city limits and Rs 3,000 for those within.

The Economic Times · Oct 27

FASTag Annual Pass crosses 1 crore: Rs 3,075 for 200 toll crossings, here's how it works

The FASTag Annual Pass has reached a significant milestone of over 1 crore users since its launch. This initiative offers a one-time payment option for toll access on designated national highways and expressways. The pass is available for non-commercial vehicles and provides fixed-cost toll payments for a year. Users activate…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

OneTag launched for FASTag users: You can now change issuer bank without replacing your FASTag; what will happen to your existing wallet?

In a game-changing move for FASTag users, the newly launched 'OneTag' portability feature enables individuals to transition their issuer bank without losing their current physical tag. This innovative service mandates a fresh Know Your Customer verification to initiate the portability. Subsequent to the successful switch, the initial bank will deactivate…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle class

Digital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting everyday purchases and larger items. Real estate regulations offer homebuyers greater protection during significant financial commitments. JAM trinity and telecom reforms increased formal financial access for many citizens. Infrastructure upgrades and digital services…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Government says 629 national highway projects behind schedule

Many national highway projects are delayed beyond their original completion schedules. Over 100 contractors faced blacklisting for poor quality highway construction work. Advanced traffic management systems will be deployed across major national highways. Black corridors with high accident rates have been identified using AI tools. FASTag annual passes for cars…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

'FASTag scam alert': Munnabhai actor Ashwin Mushran alleges Rs 200 penalty despite Rs 3000 balance, shares what drivers should do next

Munnabhai Actor Ashwin Mushran has sparked an online discussion after alleging he was wrongly charged a Rs 200 penalty at Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link despite having sufficient FASTag balance. Sharing the incident on Instagram, the actor claimed he later got the money refunded after showing proof of the available balance.

The Economic Times · Jun 1

Delhi gets smart tolling upgrade as Nitin Gadkari inaugurates MLFF system on UER-II

India’s highway infrastructure is entering a new phase of technology-driven mobility with the launch of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system on Delhi’s Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the new Mundka–Bakkarwala toll plaza on Monday, marking the capital’s latest addition…

Whats Hot · May 11

India’s Digital Payments System Gets Major Security Upgrade from April 1

With the start of the new financial year, India’s digital payments ecosystem is undergoing a significant transformation as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces stricter authentication norms effective April 1, 2026. These changes are aimed at enhancing security amid rapidly growing transaction volumes and rising concerns over digital fraud.

Whats Hot · Apr 1

Why does FASTag have to be so complicated?

This story started with an innocuous text that dropped into my SMS inbox from ICICI Bank. “ICICI Bank FASTag will be deactivated if Know Your Vehicle verification is not completed before 15-11-25,” it said. 

Newslaundry · Nov 26, 2025

New FASTag rules to take effect from August 1: Key changes and guidelines

Starting tomorrow, August 1, a series of new regulations regarding FASTag usage will come into effect, requiring users to update their accounts to avoid potential inconveniences at toll plazas. The changes are part of an effort to streamline toll collection, reduce congestion, and enhance efficiency on national highways.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2024