NHAI Annual Pass Promises Cheaper Highway Travel for Private Vehicles

Quick Summary

• Introduction of Annual Pass: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an annual pass for private vehicles,valid for 200 trips or one year,charged at ₹3,000.
• Eligible Vehicles: Applicable to private cars, jeeps, and vans only. Regular Fastag will still operate in state highways managed by state governments or local bodies.
• Activation Process: The pass can be activated through the Rajmargyatra mobile app or on the NHAI website using the existing Fastag ID starting August 15.
• Trip Calculations: A journey is calculated based on toll plazas passed-e.g., Chennai to Tiruchi constitutes seven trips; round trip equals 14 trips.
• Cost Comparison: A return trip to Tiruchi currently costs ₹990 under Fastag; over ten return trips (₹9,900), users with an annual pass can save up to ₹6,900 by utilizing up to 140 trips.

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