Nathan Hagarty, Member for Leppington, and Charishma Kaliyanda, Member for Liverpool have hailed the Minns Labor Government’s $60 weekly toll cap scheme following impressive cash returns for suburbs in Western Sydney.
More than 6000 motorists who rely on toll roads most are on track to claim an average $4000 each in relief this year.
Toll relief is being provided as the NSW Government works on tolling reform to fix the damage wrought by the toll road privatisation of the former government and ease the burden on motorists.
The second quarterly claim period is open and almost 350,000 motorists are eligible to click and collect their next toll rebate, with $53 million in relief available for the period 1 April 2024 – 30 June 2024.
There is a total of $79 million currently able to be claimed by motorists from tolled trips since January 1.
More than 6,000 motorists received more than $1,000 from the first quarter period.
The final report of the Independent Toll Review, led by Professor Allan Fels and Dr David Cousins, described Sydney’s toll road network as a poorly-functioning patchwork of numerous different price structures that will cost motorists $195 billion in nominal terms in tolls over the next three and a half decades on top of the billions they have already paid.
The report notes the lack of a unified tolling system has created complexity, inefficiency, inequities and unfairness, with those in Western Sydney financially impacted the most.
The Government is currently preparing its response to the Toll Review.
Eligible drivers who have spent more than $60 a week on toll trips since 1 January can claim the toll relief via the Service NSW website with the rebate calculated and claimed each quarter.
Once your toll account details are linked to your MyServiceNSW Account, claims can easily be lodged.
Motorists can claim up to a maximum of $340 per week for each tag or licence plate number, as part of a “fair use” provision in place to ensure the program’s integrity.
People can claim their 2024 toll spend until 30 June 2025.
To claim, visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/claim-the-toll-relief-cap and follow the step-by step instructions including linking your toll account to your MyServiceNSW Account.
Quotes attributable to Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty MP:
“We in the Southwest have been unfairly burdened by an expensive toll system for too long and this toll cap is delivering real savings for families.
“Our goal is to keep working to fix the mess left by the former government’s toll road privatisation and put money back into the pockets of hardworking families.
“We said we would reform the toll system when we came into Government, and we are delivering on that promise.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda MP:
“Motorists across the Liverpool electorate are already benefitting greatly from the Minns Labor Government’s $60 toll cap.
“I have heard from many people across Liverpool who highlight the unacceptable burden that tolls place on residents of Western Sydney. That is why I am so pleased that this Government is continuing its work on long-term toll reform.
“We know that many families and households are doing it tough right now. That is why I encourage anyone who hasn’t claimed their rebate already to make their claim online or by visiting the Liverpool Service NSW Centre.”
NATHAN HAGARTY MP
MEMBER FOR LEPPINGTON
CHARISHMA KALIYANDA MP
MEMBER FOR LIVERPOOL
