FASTag, Fuel, and Toll Rules for Self Drive Cars in Karnataka

Whether you are taking the newly built 10-lane Bangalore-Mysore Expressway, driving across the NICE Road peripheral ring, or heading through Tamil Nadu towards Salem and Ooty, understanding toll and fuel rules is crucial for avoiding unexpected trip deductions.

Here is your comprehensive breakdown of how FASTag deductions, interstate tolls, and fuel policies work with Next Miles in Karnataka.

1. How FASTag Works in Next Miles Cars

All Next Miles rental vehicles are equipped with an active, pre-linked commercial FASTag RFID sticker on the windscreen:

• Automatic Toll Clearance: Drive straight through dedicated FASTag lanes on all National and State Highways (NH 44, NH 75, NH 275) and expressway toll plazas with zero stopping or cash queues.
• NICE Road Note: The NICE Road tollway connects South Bangalore (Bannerghatta & Hosur Road) to Mysore and Tumkur Road. FASTag is active on most NICE plazas.
• Clear Usage Settlement: At the time of car return, our fleet manager pulls the digital FASTag toll deduction log corresponding to your trip timeline. You pay only the exact toll amounts incurred with zero surcharge or processing fees.

2. The Same-to-Same Fuel Policy Explained

Unlike rental agencies that force you to buy expensive pre-paid fuel packs or return cars with full tanks (which is often difficult near drop-off points late at night), Next Miles operates on a same-to-same fuel policy:

• Pickup Level Recorded: During vehicle handover, the exact fuel gauge level (e.g., 25%, 50%, or 100%) is noted on the digital rental agreement and photographed on your smartphone.
• Return Level Matched: Simply return the car with the same fuel level. If you return it with excess fuel, you can adjust it against toll dues; if returned with lower fuel, the difference is billed based on current local fuel prices.
• Base Tariffs Exclude Fuel: Quoted daily rates give you complete control over your choice of fuel stations (Shell, Indian Oil, HP, BPCL) and driving style.

3. Interstate Road Taxes (Entering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, or Goa)

• When driving a Karnataka-registered commercial tourist cab/self-drive car across state borders (e.g., entering Hosur into Tamil Nadu, Wayanad into Kerala, or Molem into Goa), standard interstate border entry road taxes apply.
• Border entry permits can be conveniently paid online via the official Parivahan Checkpost portal or at the respective state checkpost.

4. Overview of Next Miles Key Terms

• Security Deposit: Physical custody of Original DL Card + Two-Wheeler safely parked in our garage facility.
• Documentation: Soft copies of Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, and Bangalore address proof.
• Daily Mileage: 350 km/day included (₹8/km for 5-seaters; ₹10/km for 7-seaters).
• Fair Repairs: Our in-house garage guarantees honest wholesale rates for any accidental repairs.

5. Interactive Google Maps Store Location

• Customer Helpdesk WhatsApp: +91 7090701015 | +91 6382762542