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Khattar assures Karnal residents of 2k annual pass amid toll exemption demand

Days after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) began operations at the Bastara toll plaza through a multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system, villagers living along the site have demanded the resumption of free travel provided earlier. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 06:54 am IST

Man claims his FASTag was deactivated after transporter driver activated another

Rushil urged NPCI and FASTag authorities to make OTP verification mandatory.
Updated on May 19, 2026 06:00 pm IST

NHAI asks FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers

People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway, in Karad on February 17.
Published on Apr 15, 2026 10:41 pm IST

No cash at highway toll plazas from Apr 10: Shrinking options if no FASTag

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have made a new rule that cash will not be accepted at any national highway toll booth.
Updated on Apr 05, 2026 06:14 am IST

Himachal CM rolls back border entry tax hike

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu speaking in the assembly on Tuesday. He announced a complete rollback of the recent hike in entry tax for small vehicles entering Himachal Pradesh. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Apr 01, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Himachal CM assures rationalisation of entry tax

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the budget session in Shimla on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:32 am IST

FASTag annual pass to get costlier from April, NHAI revises fee

FASTag annual pass fee raised to 3,075 from April 1
Published on Mar 15, 2026 06:58 pm IST

NHAI plans to halt cash transactions across toll plazas from April 1 this yr

NHAI plans to halt cash transactions across toll plazas from April 1 this yr
Published on Feb 21, 2026 06:40 am IST

NHAI might discontinue cash transactions at all toll plazas from April 1, 2026

98% of the toll fee is collected through FASTag, and the remaining is collected through UPI-based digital payments and cash.
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 07:12 pm IST

Cashless tolls coming to national highways from April 1. All you need to know

From April 1, India will stop cash toll payments at national highways, promoting FASTag and UPI use.
Published on Jan 17, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Planning to buy a FASTag annual pass? NHAI issues fraud warning - Details

The NHAI has warned vehicle owners about a fake online FASTag annual pass scam.
Updated on Jan 09, 2026 01:37 pm IST

BIG FASTag Update! NHAI to scrap mandatory KYV requirement from February 1, 2026

People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway.
Updated on Jan 02, 2026 11:13 am IST

Over 40 lakh FASTag passes issued since August: Gadkari

Highway users will benefit from a multi-lane free flow toll system by 2026, allowing speeds up to 80 km/h without stopping. The new system aims to save 1,500 crore in fuel and increase toll revenue by 6,000 crore
Updated on Dec 18, 2025 04:32 pm IST

EVs to get refund if toll charged after May 23 on 3 state e-ways

EVs to get refund if toll charged after May 23 on 3 state e-ways
Published on Dec 11, 2025 05:52 am IST

New barrier-free highway toll collection system to be in place within a year: Gadkari

New barrier-free highway toll collection system to be in place within a year: Gadkari
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:18 pm IST

Man dragged, crushed to death at Haryana toll after stepping out over Fastag

The victim, identified as Mubin Khan, lived in ward number seven of Tijara in Alwar district .
Updated on Nov 23, 2025 12:04 am IST

Dwarka expressway witnesses 60 percent reduction in traffic after opening of Bijwasan toll plaza

Meanwhile, highway officials said they had issued 4,000 monthly toll passes to local commuters to facilitate their travel. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Nov 15, 2025 09:03 pm IST

Report dirty toilets for 1,000 recharge on FASTag. How NHAI's new drive works

Photo for representation
Updated on Oct 15, 2025 09:07 pm IST

Bengaluru congestion tax explained: What it means for solo drivers

The fee would be deducted via FASTag, leveraging the existing infrastructure to streamline collection.
Published on Oct 03, 2025 12:07 am IST

FASTag Annual Pass: From activation to validity, your FAQs answered

People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway, in Karad on February 17.
Published on Aug 15, 2025 03:18 pm IST

FASTag annual pass at 3,000 starts from August 15: Step-by-step guide to buy

The annual pass is also accompanied by a distance-based pricing model for those who do not travel long distances regularly.
Updated on Aug 14, 2025 01:01 pm IST

What is the new FASTag Annual Pass? FAQs answered on big toll scheme coming soon

The new FASTag based annual pass will offer the users 200 toll plaza crossings on National Highways
Published on Jun 19, 2025 10:58 am IST

FASTag annual pass: Prices, launch date, eligibility | Key details

Government to roll out 3,000 FASTag annual pass for private cars from August 15
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 10:03 am IST

Centre to launch FASTag-based annual pass of 3,000 for private vehicles

The Kherki Daula toll plaza at National Highway-48 in Gurugram. (Parveen Kumar/ HT Photo)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 07:52 pm IST

3,000 a year for ‘unlimited’ highway travel? All about new FASTag annual pass

The new FASTag annual pass will come into effect from August 15.
Published on Jun 18, 2025 02:39 pm IST

Govt to launch FASTag-based annual pass of 3,000 from Aug 15: Gadkari

People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway, in Karad on February 17.
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 02:17 pm IST

What is FASTag annual pass and how will it impact users? All you need to know

People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway.
Published on May 26, 2025 12:55 pm IST

FASTag mandatory at all MSRDC toll plazas from April 1

Starting April 1, it will be mandatory to pay through FASTag or E-Tag at all toll plazas operated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). (Vipin Kumar /HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 15, 2025 06:04 am IST

HC reserves order on petitioner’s challenge to mandatory FASTag usage

HC reserves order on petitioner’s challenge to mandatory FASTag usage
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:58 am IST

Himachal’s six entry tax barriers to get FASTag facility in first phase

A state government spokesperson on Sunday said that the government has decided to auction-cum-tender all entry tax barriers for the financial year 2025-26, expecting a 7.5% increase in entry tax revenue compared to the financial year 2024-25. (File)
Published on Feb 24, 2025 05:50 am IST