More than 200,000 drivers are expected to bring their weekly costs down as a cap on road tolls set to be lowered in an upcoming budget.
The NSW Government on Tuesday announced the weekly cap on tolls paid by drivers would be cut from $60 to $50 and all administration fees will be scrapped in its upcoming 2026-27 budget.
While only tipped to last for one year from July 6, it is expected to make an extra 200,000 toll accounts eligible for relief.
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It brings the total number of accounts eligible to more than 1.1 million, with those already eligible expected to save an extra $520 over the year.
Meanwhile, the removal of administration fees could save drivers as much as $20 per payment and cost the state’s drivers $60 million in 2025-26.
Premier Chris Minns said the biggest winners of the changes are residents of Western Sydney who are slogged the most by tolls.
“They’re not using them for fun, they’re using them to get to work, pick up the kids and keep life moving,” he said.
More than 200,000 drivers will have their weekly budget costs cut as the government announces a cut to a cap on road tolls. Credit: CarExpert
“We can’t fix every pressure families are facing, but we can help.
“Cutting the toll cap and scrapping these unfair fees means more money stays in people’s pockets.
“Some of these admin fees were higher than the toll itself. That never made sense to me and we’re getting rid of them.”
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the changes are part of a broader scheme to bring down the cost-of-living in this year’s Budget.
“Families are under real pressure, this Budget provides practical relief that people will actually notice in their weekly budgets,” he said.
The change is tipped to bring the total amount of drivers eligible for the scheme to more than 1.1 million. Credit: Bianca De Marchi/AAP
“Whether you’re renewing your registration, paying tolls or catching public transport, we’re helping reduce the everyday costs that households face.”
Mookhey is expected to announce the state’s Budget in full about 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Further cost-of-living measures expected to appear include reforming the state’s emergency services levy so it isn’t passed onto homeowners
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