How much is the FASTag Local Pass?

₹1,500 a year if the toll plaza is outside municipal or local town limits, ₹3,000 a year if it is inside them (PIB, 27 Oct 2026).

Owners of non-commercial vehicles who live within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza and have a valid, working FASTag.

Can I use it at other toll plazas?

No. It works only at the one plaza it is issued for, and can't be transferred.

At eligible toll plazas from 1 Nov 2026. The Rajmargyatra app will sell it from 1 Dec 2026.

Is it available on every highway?

No. It isn't issued on closed-system highways or expressways, or where a service road or alternative road is available.

Will the price change?

The Centre may revise it every year, with changes taking effect on 1 April.

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FASTag Concessional Local Pass: who qualifies, what it costs, and where to buy it

Last checked: 3 Nov 2026, 11:30 AM IST

Next update: 1 Dec 2026, when the pass is due on the Rajmargyatra app, or sooner if NHAI publishes the plaza list.

In short

From 1 November 2026, a non-commercial vehicle owner who lives within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza and has a valid, working FASTag can buy a yearly Concessional Local Pass for that one plaza. It costs ₹1,500 a year if the plaza is outside municipal or local town limits, and ₹3,000 a year if it is inside them (PIB, 27 Oct 2026). It is sold at eligible toll plazas from 1 Nov, and on the Rajmargyatra app from 1 Dec 2026 (PIB).

At a glance

Item	What's official (3 Nov 2026)	Source
Starts	1 Nov 2026	PIB
Who can buy	Non-commercial vehicle owners living within 20 km of the plaza, with a valid, functional FASTag	PIB
Price	₹1,500/year (plaza outside municipal or local town limits); ₹3,000/year (plaza inside)	PIB
Covers	Only the one plaza it is issued for. Not transferable to other plazas	PIB
Not available	On closed-system (distance-based) highways or expressways; where a service road or alternative road exists	PIB
Where to buy	At eligible toll plazas from 1 Nov 2026; Rajmargyatra app from 1 Dec 2026	PIB
Price changes	The Centre may revise rates each year, effective 1 April	PIB
Legal basis	National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026	PIB

FASTag Concessional Local Pass prices: ₹1,500 a year outside town limits, ₹3,000 inside

Diagram of a 20 km circle around a toll plaza, showing who can buy the Local Pass

Local Pass vs the monthly pass vs the Annual Pass

	Concessional Local Pass (new)	Monthly local pass (existing)	FASTag Annual Pass (existing)
Cost	₹1,500 or ₹3,000 a year	₹350 a month for a non-commercial vehicle (as reported)	₹3,075 for FY 2026-27 (as reported)
Where it works	One plaza near your home	One plaza	Designated NH and expressway plazas, for one year or 200 crossings
Source	PIB	Indian Express, 28 Oct 2026	News9, 1 Nov 2026

The monthly and Annual Pass figures come from news reports, not from today's PIB release. Check the price at the plaza or in the app before paying.

Simple sum (using the reported ₹350 monthly fee): 12 monthly passes would be ₹4,200 a year, so the ₹1,500 or ₹3,000 yearly pass costs less if you cross that plaza every month.

Comparison table of the Local Pass, monthly pass and FASTag Annual Pass

How to get it (as of 3 Nov)

Check your FASTag is active and linked to the vehicle.
Go to the toll plaza you use and ask for the Concessional Local Pass. PIB says plazas sell it from 1 Nov (PIB).
Proof of address: Indian Express reports the facility uses DigiLocker and VAHAN to check your address is within 20 km and to fetch vehicle and FASTag details (Indian Express). Ask the plaza what they accept.
From 1 Dec 2026, you can also buy it on the Rajmargyatra app (PIB).

Reports disagree on timing: one explainer says the plaza list and app purchase start on 1 Nov (Indian Express); the official release says the app opens on 1 Dec (PIB). We follow PIB.

Hyderabad drivers: what we don't know yet

We have not found an official list of eligible plazas. We haven't confirmed whether Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road is covered, so don't assume it is. Ask at the NH plaza you actually use. If you find out, tell others in the Ask Hyderabad room (no vehicle numbers please).

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FAQ

How much is the FASTag Local Pass?: ₹1,500 a year if the toll plaza is outside municipal or local town limits, ₹3,000 a year if it is inside them (PIB, 27 Oct 2026).
Who can get it?: Owners of non-commercial vehicles who live within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza and have a valid, working FASTag.
Can I use it at other toll plazas?: No. It works only at the one plaza it is issued for, and can't be transferred.
Where do I buy it?: At eligible toll plazas from 1 Nov 2026. The Rajmargyatra app will sell it from 1 Dec 2026.
Is it available on every highway?: No. It isn't issued on closed-system (distance-based) highways or expressways, or where a service road or alternative road is available.
Will the price change?: The Centre may revise it every year, with changes taking effect on 1 April.

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