The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways revised the guidelines for issuing and renewing exempted FASTags for eligible vehicles used by persons with disabilities, with the changes taking effect on 2 October 2026.
The framework covers vehicles specially designed and constructed for use by persons with physical disabilities as well as vehicles registered under the ownership type “Divyangjan”. The ministry said eligibility can be established using the percentage of disability recorded in a valid Disability Certificate, Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card or other applicable records.
The administrative issue is not only toll exemption but the friction involved in proving eligibility repeatedly. A more uniform documentation route can reduce variation between issuing points, while digital identity records can make verification easier. At the same time, implementation must protect personal data and ensure that people without smooth digital access are not excluded by procedure.
For examination purposes, the story connects disability rights with accessible public infrastructure, digital public-service delivery and the principle of reasonable accommodation. The revision changes the procedure for eligible users; it does not create a blanket toll exemption for every vehicle driven by or carrying a person with a disability.
