Millions of NSW motorists hit with higher tolls from this week as Chris Minns promises 2024 toll cap
Millions of motorists will be hit by higher tolls from this week – as the new government promises a cap on charges from 2024
- Tolls will increase by about 2 percent on Sydney roads
- Rises due to agreement made by the former NSW government
- New Prime Minister Chris Minns promised toll ceiling from early 2024
Millions of motorists have taken a hit, with toll increases starting across NSW this week.
From Saturday, prices on Sydney’s toll roads will rise by about two per cent following a deal from the former government.
The Hills M2 jumps to $9.23, the Lane Cove Tunnel to $3.84, the M5 South West to $5.81 and the Eastern Distributor to $9.09.
From Saturday, prices on Sydney’s toll roads will rise by about two per cent following a deal from the former government
Newly elected Prime Minister Chris Minns said his government plans to introduce the $60 toll limit in early 2024
Newly elected Prime Minister Chris Minns said his government plans to introduce the $60 toll limit in early 2024.
Under the plan, drivers will not have to pay more than $60 per week in tolls, in a plan administered by Service NSW.
The Prime Minister said ahead of the election that the government also planned to appoint Professor Allan Fels AO, the former chairman of the ACCC, to lead a review of Sydney’s roads, including leading negotiations with toll companies .
Before the election Mr Minns too promised to reveal the multi-billion dollar toll deals including Transurban, WestConnex and NorthConnex.