Toll Tax New Rules: Now get toll VIP pass for just ₹ 340, unlimited travel throughout the month, no hassle of frequent recharge.

News India Live, Digital Desk: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has further streamlined the system of Monthly Pass to reduce the burden of toll tax for local residents and daily commuters. According to the new rules of the year 2026, if your house falls within a radius of 20 kilometers of any toll plaza, then you can get the facility of unlimited travel for a month by paying just ₹ 340.1. Key Terms and Eligibility of ₹340 PassThis pass is not for everyone, it requires fulfilling some mandatory conditions: 20 KM radius: Your residence should be within a radius of 20 KM from the toll plaza. Only private vehicles: This facility is only for private cars (Private Cars/Jeeps/Vans). Vehicles with commercial or yellow number plates do not get this benefit. Specific Toll: This pass is valid only at the special 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) Getting this pass has now become very easy: Visit the toll plaza: You can directly go to the help desk or office near the respective toll plaza. Submit the documents: You will have to provide the photocopy of your Aadhar card, Voter ID, electricity bill or ration card (for address proof) and RC of the vehicle. Online mode: You can also apply for the monthly pass through the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app or the official website of NHAI. Can apply. Payment: After depositing the fee of ₹ 340 it gets linked with your FASTag. [1.5, 2.5]3. ‘Annual Pass’ – Another big facility If you travel across the country, the government has also started an Annual Pass of ₹ 3,000: Validity: 1 year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier). Advantage: After recharging it once, you will not have to worry about deducting money 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 mandatory: 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 pay double the toll. GNSS based toll: The government is now working on ‘Jitni Distance, Uttam Toll’ (GNSS) system, where travel up to 20 km will be completely free. [4.1]