Local residents who frequently travel through National Highway toll plazas have received a major convenience as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has expanded its digital FASTag Local Pass facility to 121 toll plazas across the country.
The new system allows eligible commuters to apply for a monthly Local Pass online through the Rajmargyatra mobile application, eliminating the need to repeatedly visit a toll plaza and submit physical documents for verification.
Digital Local Pass Now Available at 121 Toll Plazas
The facility was initially introduced in July 2026 at the Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on Delhi's Urban Extension Road-II.
Following the initial rollout, the digital facility has now been expanded to 121 toll plazas across the country. Authorities have indicated that the service is expected to be extended to more toll plazas in the coming months.
The objective is to make toll-related services more convenient and reduce the amount of manual paperwork involved in obtaining a Local Pass.
Who Can Get the Digital Local Pass?
The facility is primarily intended for eligible local residents who live within a 20-kilometre radius of an eligible toll plaza.
Eligibility is subject to the applicable rules and conditions of the Local Pass system. The facility is intended for eligible commuters using their qualifying vehicles for local travel.
Before applying, users should check whether their particular toll plaza is included in the list of eligible locations and whether their vehicle and residential details satisfy the requirements.
How the New Digital System Works
Under the earlier system, people seeking a Local Pass generally had to visit the concerned toll plaza physically.
They were required to provide documents to establish their residential address and satisfy other eligibility requirements. This process could take additional time, particularly for people who frequently needed to use the same toll plaza.
The new digital system moves much of this process online.
Apply Through the Rajmargyatra App
Eligible users can apply for the Local Pass through the Rajmargyatra mobile application.
The digital process uses government-linked systems to verify important information. With the applicant's consent, details related to the vehicle, address and FASTag can be retrieved through connected digital platforms.
The system also uses GIS-based verification to determine whether the applicant's residential address falls within the applicable distance from the toll plaza.
No Need to Stand in a Toll Plaza Queue
One of the biggest advantages of the new system is that eligible applicants no longer need to make a physical visit to the toll plaza simply to submit Local Pass documents.
This can save time for people who live close to a toll plaza and use the route regularly for work, business, education or other local travel.
The digital process is also expected to reduce manual verification and make the system more transparent.
Monthly Pass Allows Unlimited Crossings
Once an eligible Local Pass is activated, the commuter can make unlimited journeys through the respective toll plaza during the month, subject to the applicable provisions of the scheme.
This is particularly useful for people who cross the same toll plaza multiple times during a month.
Instead of dealing with individual toll payments every time they cross the relevant plaza, eligible users can use the monthly Local Pass for repeated travel during its validity period.
It Is Different From the FASTag Annual Pass
The Digital Local Pass should not be confused with the separate FASTag Annual Pass.
The Local Pass is designed specifically for eligible local commuters living near a particular toll plaza, while the Annual Pass is a separate facility available to eligible private vehicles under its own rules.
The Annual Pass currently operates across a much wider network of National Highway and expressway fee plazas, while the Local Pass is linked to the eligible toll plaza and the applicant's local-resident status.
Why NHAI Is Moving Towards Digital Toll Services
The latest expansion is part of a broader effort to make National Highway tolling more technology-driven.
Digital systems can reduce paperwork, improve verification and make it easier for commuters to access services without visiting toll offices.
The move is also expected to improve transparency because important applicant information can be verified electronically through government-linked databases.
FASTag Remains Important
The Local Pass system works within the broader FASTag-based electronic toll collection ecosystem.
For eligible commuters, the digitally issued Local Pass can be linked with the vehicle's existing FASTag, allowing the system to recognise the applicable pass when the vehicle crosses the relevant toll plaza.
This means users can continue to benefit from electronic tolling without having to depend on a separate physical pass.
What Documents and Details May Be Required?
The digital verification process is designed to reduce the need for manual document submission.
Depending on the applicable requirements, users may need vehicle-related information, FASTag details and residential-address information.
The connected digital verification system can retrieve relevant information from platforms such as DigiLocker and VAHAN, subject to user consent and system availability.
Check Whether Your Toll Plaza Is Eligible
Not every toll plaza should automatically be assumed to be covered by the Digital Local Pass facility.
Before applying, commuters should check the official list of eligible toll plazas and confirm that their local toll plaza is among the locations where the facility is currently available.
The list is being expanded as the digital programme is rolled out to additional locations.
Major Relief for Frequent Local Commuters
The new system could be particularly beneficial for people living in villages, towns and residential areas located close to National Highway toll plazas.
For such commuters, crossing a toll plaza multiple times can become a recurring expense and inconvenience.
A monthly Local Pass provides an alternative mechanism under which eligible users can make repeated crossings of the respective toll plaza during the validity period.
More Toll Plazas Expected to Be Added
The expansion to 121 toll plazas is not expected to be the final stage of the programme.
The facility is planned to be introduced at additional toll plazas in the coming months, which could make the digital Local Pass available to more eligible commuters across the country.
This gradual expansion is part of the government's wider effort to digitise National Highway services and improve the experience of road users.
What Local Residents Should Do
People who frequently cross a toll plaza near their home should first check whether the plaza is included in the Digital Local Pass network.
If eligible, they can use the Rajmargyatra application to begin the application process and provide the required vehicle and residential information.
Applicants should ensure that their FASTag is properly linked with the vehicle and that the information available through the relevant government databases is accurate.
Conclusion
The expansion of the Digital FASTag Local Pass to 121 toll plazas is a significant step for people who regularly travel through toll plazas located close to their homes.
Eligible residents living within the applicable 20-kilometre radius can now apply for a monthly Local Pass digitally through the Rajmargyatra mobile application instead of making repeated physical visits to the toll plaza.
The pass allows eligible commuters to make unlimited crossings through the respective toll plaza during the month, subject to the scheme's applicable rules.
The biggest benefit is the shift from a manual process to digital verification. With systems such as DigiLocker, VAHAN and GIS-based verification being used as part of the framework, the process is designed to become faster, more transparent and easier for commuters.
As the facility is expanded to more toll plazas in the coming months, an increasing number of local highway users are expected to benefit from the digital Local Pass system.