Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Govt. Denies Two-Wheeler Tolls; Announces Annual Pass
Some news outlets incorrectly reported that two-wheelers might have to pay tolls on highways, but the government says this is not true.
Nitin Gadkari and NHAI confirmed that there are no plans to change the current rule and two-wheelers will still be exempt.
The government is also launching a new yearly pass, the FASTag-based Annual Pass, to help people save money on highway tolls.
Nitin Gadkari denied reports of toll tax on two-wheelers.
Reports falsely claimed two-wheelers would be charged tolls.
NHAI confirmed no plans to introduce toll charges for two-wheelers.
Two-wheelers will continue to be exempt from toll charges.
FASTag-based Annual Pass to be launched from August 15.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari and NHAI clarified the situation.
- What
- The government refuted claims of toll tax imposition on two-wheelers on national highways.
- When
- The clarification was issued recently, on June 26, 2025.
- Where
- National highways in India.
- Why
- To address the false reports and confirm the exemption of toll charges for two-wheelers.
Media Reports
Government
Toll Charges on Two-Wheelers
Media Reports
Reports suggesting potential toll tax on two-wheelers.
Government
No such plan exists.
- Official Clarification
- Nitin Gadkari, NHAI
- Subject
- Toll Charges on Two-Wheelers
- Two-wheeler Toll Status
- Exempt from Tolls
- FASTag Annual Pass Launch Date
- August 15
- Annual Pass Cost
- Rs 3,000 annually
- Number of Toll Plazas covered by Annual Pass
- Over 200
Sources
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