NHAI Expands Rs 350 Monthly Toll Pass to 121 Plazas: Check Eligibility and How to Apply
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded its digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas across the country. This move allows eligible local commuters to apply for a monthly pass entirely online, eliminating the need to visit a toll plaza in person or submit physical documents. Applications can now be made through the Rajmargyatra mobile app.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the initiative is aimed at making National Highway travel more convenient and citizen-friendly. The government statement highlights that this is part of the Digital India vision and efforts to improve the 'Ease of Living' for citizens.
Who is eligible for the Rs 350 monthly pass?
The Local Pass is designed for residents living within a 20 km radius of an eligible toll plaza. Those who qualify can use the pass for unlimited travel through that specific toll plaza for the entire month, subject to applicable rules. The monthly pass, starting at Rs 350, is particularly beneficial for commuters who regularly cross the same toll plaza for work, daily errands, or other routine journeys.
However, the pass is not available at every toll plaza. Commuters must first check whether their toll plaza is among the 121 locations covered by the digital facility. The list of eligible toll plazas is available on the Rajmargyatra portal.
How to apply through the Rajmargyatra app
The application process has been fully digitised. Eligible commuters can apply for the Local Pass through the Rajmargyatra mobile app. The government statement explains that the system uses consent-based integration with digital government platforms such as DigiLocker and VAHAN to verify information including the applicant's residential address, vehicle details, and linked FASTag.
Once the information is retrieved, the applicant's eligibility is checked using GIS-based verification to determine whether the registered address falls within the prescribed 20 km radius of the toll plaza. This means commuters do not have to separately submit physical documents to prove their address if the required information can be verified digitally.
What documents and details are checked?
The digital system retrieves relevant information from government databases after obtaining the applicant's consent. These include:
- Residential address
- Vehicle details
- FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Location of the registered address in relation to the toll plaza
The Ministry said that the use of digital records and GIS verification 'eliminates the need for manual documentation and physical verification'.
Where is the digital Local Pass available?
NHAI has extended the facility to 121 toll plazas across India. The facility was first introduced in July 2025 at the Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi. Following the initial rollout, NHAI expanded it to more than 120 toll plazas. The government statement said that the facility will be rolled out at additional toll plazas in the coming months.
Why has NHAI introduced the online system?
Earlier, people seeking a Local Pass had to visit the concerned toll plaza and submit documents to establish that they lived within the required 20 km radius. The new digital system is designed to reduce that paperwork and make the process quicker and more transparent. It also aims to reduce manual intervention and make the process of determining eligibility more consistent.
For frequent local commuters who regularly use a covered toll plaza, the Rs 350 monthly pass offers a simpler way to manage repeated toll crossings without having to apply for a pass physically each month. The expansion of this facility is part of a broader effort to leverage technology for public convenience and align with the government's Digital India objectives.
