NHAI expands digital local toll pass to 121 plazas: Who is eligible, how to apply
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded the digital "local pass" facility to 121 toll plazas across its network. This pass allows local residents to cross toll plazas unlimited times monthly for a fixed fee. The initiative aims to promote multi-lane free flow (MLFF) systems at toll plazas, reducing the need for physical toll payments.
The first digital local pass was introduced in July 2026 at the Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza in Delhi. Currently, residents within a 20-kilometer radius of a toll plaza are eligible to apply for the pass through the Rajmargyatra app. The pass, costing Rs 350, can be obtained digitally, eliminating the need for manual documentation and physical verification.
Once issued, commuters need only present the pass when crossing the toll gate. This digital pass is integrated with DigiLocker and VAHAN, which verify the resident's address, vehicle details, and FASTag. Commuters not residing near these 121 toll plazas must visit the nearest plaza to obtain the monthly pass. The digital local pass rollout follows the implementation of MLFF systems at six toll plazas, which have led to a significant increase in e-notices against non-payment of tolls.
By introducing this digital pass, NHAI aims to reduce the issuance of e-notices and ensure a smoother toll-paying experience for local residents.
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