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Independence Day 2025: FASTag Annual Pass Price Breakdown
The FASTag Annual Pass will be effective starting August 15. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is commemorating India's 79th Independence Day. As part of the celebration, the ministry will start allowing people to get their hands on a FASTag Annual Pass. Best suited for frequent commuters, people will be able to save up to Rs. 33,...
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Explainer: FASTag Annual Pass Price, Benefits and Validity, Everything You Need to Know
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in June announced a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters in India. It allows the free passage of non-commercial and private cars, jeeps, and vans on designated National Highways (NH) and National Expressways (NE). From price and benefits to validity, here is ever...
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1,240 National Highway Projects Worth Rs 7.8 Lakh Crore Underway: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said 1,240 national highways projects in 29,406 km, costing Rs 7.80 lakh crore, are currently under construction in the country, of which 15,674 km have been completed.
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Government Proposes To Make Two Helmets Mandatory For New 2-Wheelers
The government has proposed to make it mandatory for the two-wheeler manufacturers to provide two helmets at the time of vehicle purchase.
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Government Announces FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Highway Commutes Priced at Rs. 3,000: See Benefits
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Wednesday announced a FASTag-based annual pass as a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters. It has been introduced exclusively for non-commercial private cars, jeeps, and vans. With this pass, MoRTH aims to reduce the hassle of frequent toll deduction on highway...
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"Indian Roads Will Be Similar To That Of America In 2 Years": Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
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Will FASTag Annual Toll Pass Be A Reality? Here's What We Know
Notably, the government has shelved an earlier proposal that suggested a lifetime FASTag costing Rs 30,000 for 15 years.
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Traffic Violations To Earn Negative Points On Driving Licence
The road transport ministry plans to introduce a 'merit and demerit' system for driver's licenses. Check out the full story to learn more
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Road Accident Victims To Get Cashless Treatment Up To Rs 1.5 Lakh
The NHA will serve as the executing agency for the program, working in collaboration with police, hospitals, and State Health Agencies.
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Nationwide Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims: Centre
The government has notified cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide, under which they will be entitled to a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person.
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No Satellite-Based Tolling System From May 1, FASTags To Continue: Centre
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said some sections of the media have reported that a satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from 1st May 2025.
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"Unless Somebody Screams...": Nitin Gadkari On Highway Projects Execution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked officials to take decisions swiftly to speed up the implementation of highway projects.
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Ola Electric Counted Yet-to-Be Launched E-Motorbikes in Its February Sales
Ola told India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a March 21 letter that it added customer bookings for 10,866 third-generation e-scooters as well as 1,395 Roadster X motorcycles in its February sales record, citing them as “confirmed orders.” Roadster motorcycles have not been rolled out so far, while third-gen scooter deliveries b...
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462 People Died In Road Accidents In India Every Day. This State Topped The List
The Centre's annual report on "Road Accidents in India" revealed that a vast majority of the accident victims in 2022 were in the age group of 25-35.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Is Now Open: Check Travel Time, Why It's Toll-Free And More
The new Expressway, which spans more than 210 km, will drastically reduce travel time, from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.
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Independence Day 2025: FASTag Annual Pass Price Breakdown
The FASTag Annual Pass will be effective starting August 15. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is commemorating India's 79th Independence Day. As part of the celebration, the ministry will start allowing people to get their hands on a FASTag Annual Pass. Best suited for frequent commuters, people will be able to save up to Rs. 33,...
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Explainer: FASTag Annual Pass Price, Benefits and Validity, Everything You Need to Know
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in June announced a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters in India. It allows the free passage of non-commercial and private cars, jeeps, and vans on designated National Highways (NH) and National Expressways (NE). From price and benefits to validity, here is ever...
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1,240 National Highway Projects Worth Rs 7.8 Lakh Crore Underway: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said 1,240 national highways projects in 29,406 km, costing Rs 7.80 lakh crore, are currently under construction in the country, of which 15,674 km have been completed.
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Government Proposes To Make Two Helmets Mandatory For New 2-Wheelers
The government has proposed to make it mandatory for the two-wheeler manufacturers to provide two helmets at the time of vehicle purchase.
-
Government Announces FASTag-Based Annual Pass for Highway Commutes Priced at Rs. 3,000: See Benefits
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Wednesday announced a FASTag-based annual pass as a cost-effective and more seamless travel solution for frequent commuters. It has been introduced exclusively for non-commercial private cars, jeeps, and vans. With this pass, MoRTH aims to reduce the hassle of frequent toll deduction on highway...
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"Indian Roads Will Be Similar To That Of America In 2 Years": Minister Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari asserted on Monday that Indian road infrastructure will be comparable to America's in another two years, backing his argument that his government has ramped up spending on roads and highways over the past decade.
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Will FASTag Annual Toll Pass Be A Reality? Here's What We Know
Notably, the government has shelved an earlier proposal that suggested a lifetime FASTag costing Rs 30,000 for 15 years.
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Traffic Violations To Earn Negative Points On Driving Licence
The road transport ministry plans to introduce a 'merit and demerit' system for driver's licenses. Check out the full story to learn more
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Road Accident Victims To Get Cashless Treatment Up To Rs 1.5 Lakh
The NHA will serve as the executing agency for the program, working in collaboration with police, hospitals, and State Health Agencies.
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Nationwide Cashless Treatment Scheme For Road Accident Victims: Centre
The government has notified cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide, under which they will be entitled to a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person.
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No Satellite-Based Tolling System From May 1, FASTags To Continue: Centre
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said some sections of the media have reported that a satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from 1st May 2025.
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"Unless Somebody Screams...": Nitin Gadkari On Highway Projects Execution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday asked officials to take decisions swiftly to speed up the implementation of highway projects.
-
Ola Electric Counted Yet-to-Be Launched E-Motorbikes in Its February Sales
Ola told India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a March 21 letter that it added customer bookings for 10,866 third-generation e-scooters as well as 1,395 Roadster X motorcycles in its February sales record, citing them as “confirmed orders.” Roadster motorcycles have not been rolled out so far, while third-gen scooter deliveries b...
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462 People Died In Road Accidents In India Every Day. This State Topped The List
The Centre's annual report on "Road Accidents in India" revealed that a vast majority of the accident victims in 2022 were in the age group of 25-35.
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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Is Now Open: Check Travel Time, Why It's Toll-Free And More
The new Expressway, which spans more than 210 km, will drastically reduce travel time, from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours.
