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Recently an annual pass has been issued for recovery of toll tax. The annual pass is being released for Rs 3000. It has now been heard that two -wheelers passing through the highway from July 15 will also have to pay toll tax. The news is becoming viral that NHAI has decided to impose toll tax on two -wheelers from July 15. A fine of Rs 2000 can be imposed for non -payment.
Will two -wheeler drivers really have to pay toll tax?: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari
Two -wheelers But the news of toll is denied. He said that no such decision is proposed. The Union Minister wrote on the social media platform ‘X’ that some media outlets are spreading misleading news about putting toll tax on two -wheelers. There will be complete discount on toll on two -wheelers.
Exemption from toll tax:
Some media reports said that two -wheelers will also have to pay tax on all tolls on national highways and this rule will be applicable from July 15. To pay toll Two -wheelers will have to take a fastag like cars. It was said that the vehicle violating this rule would have to pay a fine of Rs 2,000. But now the Union Minister himself has denied this news.
Announcement of annual fastag:
Earlier, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the annual fastag on 18 June. The government had announced this to reduce the toll burden on private drivers. The Union Minister said that a fastag -based annual pass worth Rs 3,000 is being started from 15 August 2025. This pass will be valid for one year or 200 trip from the date of activation.
This annual pass will liberate you from the hassle of repeatedly recharging fastag. You will be able to travel easily without any trouble. According to the Union Minister, this annual pass is specially made for non-commercial private vehicles (cars, jeeps, vans etc.). This will make easy travel on national highways across the country. To renew the annual pass, soon the highway travel app and a separate link will be available on NHAI/MRTH websites.