In news that should come as no surprise to savvy motorists who make regular journeys across Sydney’s many toll roads, since January 1 2024, toll fees in NSW have been capped at $60 per week. And as of this week, you can start claiming your cash back – with an average rebate of $134 available to drivers who’ve spent more than $60 per week in tolls since the cap was introduced. Keen to cash in? Read on.
The NSW toll cap was introduced back in January, with Minister for Roads John Graham describing the measure as “part of the Minns Labor Government’s number one priority to deliver cost-of-living relief to families at a time when they are doing it tough”.
And now finally, account holders can begin to reap the benefits of the toll cap; with 350,000 toll account holders able to claim back an estimated $46.8 million from the first quarter.
To be eligible for a rebate, account holders must be a NSW resident, hold a personal toll account, and spend more than $60 per week in tolls from their personal licence plate on toll on eligible, personal trips. If you meet those requirements, logging on to your MyGov account could bring you a little mid-week boost; with an average rebate of $134 available city-wide, and average rebates of $195 available in certain suburbs.
The Sydneysiders set to benefit most from the rebate scheme are those based in some of Sydney’s western suburbs, with Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, Greystanes, Marsden Park and Moorebank making up the top five suburbs for toll account holders eligible to claim toll relief.
According to Transport for NSW, Kellyville is home to 7,406 toll accounts entitled to rebates, with Kellyville’s motorists set to receive an average rebate of $145. In Lakemba, the average rebate is $309 – with Minister for Roads John Graham explaining: “The toll cap was designed with providing toll relief to where it is needed most, so it is good to see that much of it will go to motorists in Western Sydney who have for a long time dealt with unavoidable quarterly and annual toll price increases while having fewer choices when it comes to the public transport alternative to driving.”
Drivers who spend on average $200 per week on tolls will receive approximately $7,280 in rebates each year – so if you haven’t already, it’s worth taking a minute or two to set up your account and start claiming back your journey fees.
You can learn more about the journeys included in the toll cap scheme, and how you can register and process your rebates over here.
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