The National Highways Authority of India has officially rolled out the digital FASTag local pass facility across a total of 121 toll plazas throughout the country. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways released an official statement on Tuesday detailing the new implementation. According to the ministry, eligible daily commuters can now secure monthly local passes online through the Rajmargyatra mobile application. This transition eliminates the previous requirement for travelers to visit toll plazas in person and physically submit supporting documentation for verification.
Initial Pilot at Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza in Delhi
This streamlined digital local pass system was first introduced in July 2026 at the Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza situated along Urban Extension Road-II in Delhi. The overarching objective of this initiative is to leverage advanced technology to enhance transparency and operational efficiency within tolling systems, ultimately making national highway travel significantly smoother and more citizen-centric.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
Under the updated digital local pass framework, individuals residing within a 20-kilometer radius of a designated eligible toll plaza are permitted to apply for a local pass via the Rajmargyatra mobile app. Motorists utilizing the national highway network can access https://rajmargyatra.nhai.gov.in/buy-fastag-local-pass to view the complete roster of qualified toll plazas. These monthly local passes grant eligible commuters the privilege of unlimited travel through the respective toll plaza during the month, subject to established regulatory guidelines.
Elimination of Physical Documentation Requirements
Historically, local residents were obligated to visit relevant toll plazas physically to submit proof of address within the 20-kilometer zone and satisfy various other eligibility prerequisites. The newly launched digital platform utilizes consent-based integration with established government digital infrastructures such as DigiLocker and VAHAN to automatically retrieve and authenticate essential user data, including residential addresses, vehicle particulars, and linked FASTag credentials.
Furthermore, applicant eligibility is cross-verified using a geographic information system mechanism to definitively establish whether the registered address of the applicant falls within the mandated 20-kilometer boundary of the specified toll plaza.
