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The discounted toll applies to public utility autos, buses, and freight companies
MANILA, Philippines – Public utility autos, buses, and freight companies will get pleasure from a toll low cost beginning Monday, March 23, the Division of Transportation (DOTr) introduced on Friday, March 20.
The DOTr stated that the low cost, which can run for 2 months, seeks to deal with the rising value of gas as a result of battle within the Center East. The low cost interval, in response to DOTr, could also be prolonged upon assessment.
The DOTr stated the toll low cost will probably be carried out by way of a rebate system, with refunds credited weekly to all certified autos.
Right here’s the comparability of the outdated and discounted charges:
Class 1 (Jeepney and Modernized Jeepney with two axles)
| Toll Street | Present Charge | New Charge | Saved Quantity |
| NLEX (Open System) | ₱85 | ₱79 | ₱6 |
| NLEX (Closed System) | ₱355 | ₱337 | ₱18 |
| SLEX (Alabang-Calamba) | ₱126 | ₱116 | ₱10 |
| SLEX (Calamba-Sto. Tomas) | ₱34 | ₱31 | ₱3 |
| STAR (Sto. Tomas to Lipa) | ₱60 | ₱55 | ₱5 |
| STAR (Lipa to Batangas) | ₱53 | ₱49 | ₱4 |
Class 2 (Professional Public Transport Operators registered with LTFRB)
| Toll Street | Present Charge | New Charge | Saved Quantity |
| NLEX (Open System) | ₱211 | ₱199 | ₱12 |
| NLEX (Closed System) | ₱887 | ₱840 | ₱47 |
| SLEX (Alabang-Calamba) | ₱253 | ₱232 | ₱21 |
| SLEX (Calamba-Sto. Tomas) | ₱68 | ₱63 | ₱5 |
| STAR (Sto. Tomas to Lipa) | ₱119 | ₱110 | ₱9 |
| STAR (Lipa to Batangas) | ₱106 | ₱98 | ₱8 |
Class 3 (Vehicles with 3 or extra axles and a peak of greater than 7.5 toes)
| Toll Street | Present Charge | New Charge | Saved Quantity |
| NLEX (Open System) | ₱254 | ₱238 | ₱16 |
| NLEX (Closed System) | ₱1319 | ₱1247 | ₱72 |
| SLEX (Alabang-Calamba) | ₱379 | ₱348 | ₱31 |
| SLEX (Calamba-Sto. Tomas) | ₱102 | ₱94 | ₱8 |
| STAR (Sto. Tomas to Lipa) | ₱179 | ₱165 | ₱14 |
| STAR (Lipa to Batangas) | ₱159 | ₱147 | ₱12 |
The DOTr stated that autos will need to have an RFID, be registered with the LTFRB, and possess a certificates of franchise to avail.
“Tollway Concessionaires/Operators expressed that they may voluntarily implement a short lived toll low cost for important transport sectors,” stated Toll Regulatory Board Government Director Jay Artwork Tugade in his letter to Transportation Secretary Banoy Lopez.
Lopez thanked San Miguel Company’s Ramon Ang and Metro Pacific Tollways Company’s Manny Pangilinan for the low cost.
Beginning March 23, there may also be a 50% low cost on Manila’s Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Gentle Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2). – Rappler.com
