Daily toll payments can add up quickly for people living close to a National Highway. NHAI is now pushing its Local Monthly Pass into a digital process through the RajmargYatra app, removing the old requirement to visit a toll booth with physical documents.
The online FASTag Local Pass has expanded to 121 toll plazas across India. Eligible residents living within 20 km of a participating plaza can apply, renew and manage the pass on their phone. The latest nationwide rollout reported by DD India puts the facility across 121 plazas.
Reports on the rollout put the monthly charge at around ₹350, although the applicable rate can vary with the notified tariff for a plaza. NHAI toll information shows the ₹350 local-pass provision at several plazas. Crucially, this is not a 50-trip or 200-trip product. NHAI says the eligible Local Pass allows unlimited travel through the designated toll plaza during the month.
Who Can Apply For NHAI’s Digital Local Pass?
The pass is aimed at local commuters, not every FASTag user. NHAI says applicants must reside within a 20 km radius of an eligible toll plaza. The vehicle must be registered for non-commercial use and linked to a valid FASTag. Eligibility is checked digitally instead of relying on manual document checks.
The system uses consent-based links with DigiLocker and VAHAN to fetch verified address, vehicle registration, and FASTag details. GIS-based verification then helps confirm whether the address falls inside the permitted radius. NHAI first launched the facility at the Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on Delhi’s UER-II in July 2026 before expanding it nationwide.
- Residents generally need to live within 20 km of the eligible toll plaza.
- The vehicle should be privately registered for non-commercial use.
- A valid FASTag linked to the vehicle is required.
- DigiLocker, VAHAN, and GIS data help verify eligibility digitally.
- The pass applies to the designated toll plaza, not every toll plaza nationwide.
NHAI has also clarified that simply living near a toll plaza does not create automatic toll-free travel. Eligible residents still need the prescribed local monthly pass.
How To Buy The ₹350 Local Toll Pass On RajmargYatra
The process has moved to NHAI’s RajmargYatra mobile app. After signing in, a user can select the Local Pass option, choose the relevant toll plaza, and allow the app to verify government records. Once eligibility is confirmed, payment can be completed digitally and the pass linked to the existing FASTag.
That helps commuters who previously visited the toll plaza and submitted residence proof. NHAI says the online process can be completed within minutes when records match.
The authority explained the change in its official Digital Local Pass announcement and posted about the launch on its verified X account. NHAI (@NHAI_Official) introducing the Digital Local Pass on RajmargYatra, July 20, 2026
Applicants should still check the fee displayed for their specific plaza before paying. The ₹350 figure has been widely reported, while toll tariffs can be revised annually and may differ at individual locations.
How Many Trips Does The Local Pass Cover?
There is no fixed monthly trip cap for the eligible Local Pass. NHAI’s July announcement says it permits unlimited travel through the respective toll plaza during the month. That is where confusion with other FASTag products often begins.
A standard monthly pass for frequent journeys can be structured around 50 single journeys under toll rules, while the FASTag Annual Pass has a different limit. For FY 2026-27, the annual pass costs ₹3,075 and remains valid for one year or 200 toll crossings, whichever comes first. RajmargYatra’s official Annual Pass terms explain the 200-crossing limit. The local resident pass is tied to one eligible plaza and works differently.
This distinction is becoming more relevant as highway tolling turns digital. National Highway fee plazas moved to FASTag or UPI collection from April 10, 2026, with temporary election-related exceptions announced for some states and Puducherry at rollout. MoRTH’s digital-only toll collection announcement gives the rollout details.
NHAI has also added MargMitra to RajmargYatra for toll, FASTag and highway-service assistance. The 121-plaza expansion therefore sits inside a wider shift involving annual passes, digital local concessions, cashless tolling and upcoming barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow systems.
What Should Local Commuters Check Before Applying?
Before paying, users should confirm that their toll plaza appears as eligible in RajmargYatra, their address is updated in government records, and the FASTag is linked correctly to the same vehicle. A mismatch can delay approval.
The Local Pass is plaza-specific. It does not replace the annual FASTag pass for broader National Highway travel. For someone crossing one nearby toll point repeatedly, however, unlimited monthly crossings can make the local option far more useful than paying per trip.
FAQs
1. Can commercial vehicles get the NHAI Local Pass?
No. The local concession is for eligible vehicles registered and used strictly for non-commercial purposes.
2. Is the ₹350 Local Pass valid across India?
No. It applies only at the eligible toll plaza linked to the approved resident pass.
3. Does the Local Pass have a 50-trip monthly limit?
No. NHAI says the digital Local Pass allows unlimited crossings through the designated plaza monthly.
4. Do users need a new FASTag for the pass?
No. Eligible commuters can use an existing valid FASTag linked correctly to registered vehicle details.
5. Where can commuters apply for the Local Pass?
Eligible residents can apply through RajmargYatra and complete digital verification and payment directly within app.
