Thousands to Share in $560 Million NSW Toll Relief Scheme

Published on December 9, 2023

More than 700,000 drivers are expected to share in $560 million (US$370 million) in cost-of-living assistance under a New South Wales (NSW) toll relief scheme. But cars registered with businesses, rideshares, taxis and heavy vehicles will be ineligible for the $60 (US$40) toll cap, which starts on Jan. 1. Eligibility for the scheme was unveiled on Dec. 8, as the government tried to ensure commuters were the primary beneficiaries. The cap will be restricted to state residents who hold a personal account with a NSW toll service provider and spend more than $60 a week on private trips on one tag or licence plate. Families sharing a single toll account cannot combine their spend across vehicles, while trips on the M5 for those registered for the motorway’s cashback scheme, will not count towards the cap....

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