Central Coast motorists who travel regularly to Sydney could be in for some toll relief when the State Government’s Toll Relief Rebate Scheme opens for applications from January 24.
Residents who spend $375 or more on tolls during the current financial year could be eligible for a 40 per cent rebate up to $750.
Tolls paid on the M5 South-West, Westlink M7, Hills M2, NorthConnex, WestConnex, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Lane Cove Tunnel, Eastern Distributor and Cross City Tunnel could qualify.
Treasurer Matt Kean said under the new and improved toll relief initiative will start putting money back into drivers’ bank accounts once they spend $375 a year on tolls.
“We’ve more than doubled the number of drivers eligible for toll relief and for the first time, pensioners will be able to claim a rebate while still receiving free car registration,” he said.
Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the new toll relief scheme will make traveling more affordable.
“Everyone across NSW will have the chance to cash in on the new Toll Relief Rebate Scheme,” she said.
“This is about putting more cash into the pockets of hardworking NSW families at a time when they are feeling the pinch from cost of living pressures.
“We’re making sure everyone gets the chance to use our world class motorway network which saves families precious time, gets tradies to more jobs and creates a safer journey for all.”
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said the new scheme will be administered through Service NSW and payments would start flowing into bank accounts within days.
“Eligible customers can log into their Service NSW account (and) link to their toll account before lodging their toll relief rebate claim,” he said.
“There will always be the option to go into, or call, a Service NSW Centre for assistance.
“Claims will then be paid directly into their nominated bank account.”
Rebates will be backdated to July 1, 2022, and payments will start to flow from within days of applications being received.
Eligible motorists will need to have a personal toll account and spend $375 or more on tolls between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.
Check your eligibility at www.service.nsw.gov.au/new-toll-relief-scheme-faqs.
Source:
Media release, Jan 1
NSW Government
No one is being forced to use Tollways. I’m sure these people survived before the Tollways were here, It’s your own choice to use them