Revolutionary Toll Reform: Fixed Per-Kilometer Fee & ₹3,000 Annual Pass Coming Soon

New Policy Aims to Cut Toll Costs by Up to 50%, Boost Ease of Travel on National Highways

NEW DELHI — April 14, 2025 — A game-changing new toll policy is on the horizon, promising substantial relief for daily commuters and long-distance travelers across India. Designed to eliminate inefficiencies and overcharging, the policy proposes a fixed per-kilometer fee system and introduces an annual pass for ₹3,000, streamlining toll collection via Fastag.

Fixed-Rate Tolling: A New Era of Transparency

Unlike the traditional toll plaza system, the upcoming policy envisions tolling based on distance traveled, not location. Under the proposed plan, drivers may pay as little as ₹50 for every 100 km. This move is expected to reduce the average toll burden by nearly 50%, improving affordability and reducing disputes at toll points.

₹3,000 Annual Pass: Unlimited Travel, One-Time Fee

Perhaps the most exciting feature is the ₹3,000 lump-sum annual pass, which will cover all toll charges for a 12-month period across national highways, expressways, and state expressways. This pass will be linked to Fastag, eliminating the need for any separate documentation.

Once active, vehicle owners with this pass will enjoy unlimited toll-free travel on participating roads for a year. Currently, only monthly passes are available at select toll plazas — a limitation the new system seeks to overcome.

Implementation Challenges and Solutions

Sources close to the policy development reveal that existing contracts with toll concessionaires posed the biggest hurdle. However, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has agreed to compensate operators for any loss of revenue. Toll contractors will maintain digital records of vehicle passages to reconcile and validate claims under the new model.

The policy is said to be fully drafted and ready but awaits official announcement and implementation.

Key Highlights:

• Toll fee based on kilometers traveled, not toll plaza location.

• Flat ₹3,000 annual pass for all highways and expressways.

• No separate pass required linked directly to Fastag.

• Digital monitoring by toll operators to ensure accountability.

• Designed to increase compliance, reduce toll fraud, and boost road usage transparency.