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FASTag Annual Pass: In a move to ease travel on National Highways, the government has launched the FASTag Annual Pass facility. This pass not only helps passenger save money but also makes thier journey more comfortable and stress-free. It is valid at approximately 1,159 toll plazas across the country.In just four days, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has sold over 5 lakh FASTag-based annual toll permits, generating revenue of Rs 150 crore. Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of annual pass purchases, followed by Karnataka and Haryana. Additionally, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh saw the highest number of transactions using FASTag annual passes at toll plazas, a statement by NHAI said.Annual Toll Pass is a prepaid facility under which private vehicle commuters have to make a one-time payment and enjoy free travel through toll plazas located on National Highways and Expressways up to crossing 200 toll plazas. Each pass is priced at Rs 3,000. This facility is available for cars, jeeps, and vans.The pass is valid for one year from the date of activation and for 200 toll trips, whichever occurs first.When the limit is reached, the FASTag automatically switches to standard pay-per-trip mode. For point-based toll plazas, each one-way crossing counts as a trip, and a return counts as two. In closed or ticketed systems, a complete entry-to-exit journey counts as one trip.The pass is available for purchase via the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app, NHAI or MoRTH websites, or authorised FASTag issuer portals.Payment for the pass (Rs 3,000) can be made via UPI, debit or credit card, or net banking. FASTag wallet balances cannot be used for this purpose. Activation is usually completed within two hours and confirmed by SMS.The average toll for a passenger vehicle is about Rs 50. Completing 200 trips in a year without the pass would cost around Rs 10,000. With the annual pass, the cost is fixed at Rs 3,000, which saves about Rs 7,000 for frequent highway travellers.Below is the complete list of 1,159 toll plazas where the FASTag annual pass can be used, organized by state and district for your convenience. This list has been released by NHAI—be sure to check it and keep a note for your travels.(Please note: This list is taken from NHAI website. Changes or new names may be added from time to time.) 

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