The central government has introduced FASTag-based annual passes whihc will be effective from August 15 this year.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that the passes for non-commercial vehicles are meant to enable `seamless and cost-effective travel across national highways throughout the country`.

As reported by ANI, Nitin Gadkari said that the annual passes have been priced at Rs 3,000, and the passes will be valid for one year from activation or 200 trips, whichever comes earlier.