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News India Live, Digital Desk: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has further streamlined the monthly pass system to reduce the toll tax burden for local residents and daily commuters. Year 2026 According to the new rules, if your house is near a toll plaza 20 kilometers If it falls within the range of Rs. 1,000, then you can get the facility of unlimited travel for a month by paying just ₹ 340.
1. Main terms and eligibility of ₹340 pass
This pass is not for everyone, it requires certain mandatory conditions to be met:
20 KM radius: Your residence should be within a radius of 20 kilometers from the toll plaza.
Private vehicles only: This feature only Private Cars/Jeeps/Vans Is for. Vehicles with commercial or yellow number plates do not get this benefit.
Specific Toll: This pass is valid only at the particular toll plaza for which it has been made. This is not an ‘All India’ pass. [1.4, 4.2]
2. Application Process (How to Apply)
Making this pass has now become quite easy:
Go to Toll Plaza: You can directly go to the help desk or office near the respective toll plaza.
Submit Documents: you have your Aadhar card, Voter ID, electricity bill Or ration card (for proof of address) and of the vehicle RC Photocopy will have to be given.
online media: You ‘Rajmargyatra’ app or NHAI You can also apply for monthly pass through the official website.
Payment: After depositing the fee of ₹340, this is your FASTag Gets linked with. [1.5, 2.5]
3. ‘Annual Pass’ – Another big facility
If you travel across the country, the government ₹3,000 Annual Pass has also been started:
Validity: 1 year or 200 trips (Whichever is earlier).
Benefit: After recharging it once, you will not have to worry about getting money deducted again and again. It is valid on National Highways and Expressways across India. [2.4, 3.1]
4. Other important rules of toll (2026)
Cashless Essentials: Cash will not be accepted on any national highway from April 1, 2026. [3.5]
Fine without FASTag: If you enter the Fastag lane without Fastag, you will have to double toll Will have to pay.
GNSS based toll: The government is now working on the ‘Toll for every distance’ (GNSS) system, where travel up to 20 km will be completely free. [4.1]