Navigating the bustling roads can be costly, with tolls taking a significant bite out of many motorists' weekly budgets. However, there's a silver lining for those who frequently travel these tolled paths.

The NSW government has announced a substantial toll relief package, offering up to $4420 rebates for eligible Sydney drivers.



This initiative is part of a broader effort to alleviate the financial burden on residents, particularly those in Western Sydney, disproportionately affected by the toll system.

The latest round of toll relief, amounting to a generous $60 million, is now available for motorists who reached the toll relief threshold between 1 July and 29 September.


This comes as a welcome respite for drivers who have felt the pinch of toll expenses, with over 11,000 motorists already benefiting from rebates exceeding $1000 since the program's inception.

A total of 224,000 claims have been made, reflecting the significant impact of toll costs on Sydney residents.

For those who are eligible, the rebate can be as much as $340 per week for each licence plate number, up to a maximum of $4420 for the quarter. On average, motorists save around $284 per quarter.

The toll relief program is particularly timely as the NSW government works through toll reform.



An independent Toll Review has ‘described Sydney’s toll road network as an unfair and poorly-functioning patchwork of numerous different price structures, with those in Western Sydney financially impacted the most,’ the NSW government said.

‘Blacktown last week became the first suburb to pass $1 million in total toll relief claimed, followed by Baulkham Hills this week.’

Other suburbs, such as Auburn, Merrylands, and Marsden Park, are not far behind, approaching the $1 million mark in claims.



According to NSW Roads Minister John Graham, the current toll system has ‘created complexity, inefficiency, inequities and unfairness, with those in Western Sydney financially impacted the most’.

‘The data tells us that it is the people whose journeys start and end in Western Sydney that are claiming the lion’s share of toll relief, and this is where it is needed most. These suburbs have fewer public transport alternatives.’

The most commonly used motorways by those claiming toll relief include WestConnex, M2 Hills Motorway, and Westlink M7.

‘Data shows motorists claiming toll relief are generally hitting the $60 toll cap by midweek, with journeys on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays the most common days on which toll journeys are refunded,’ the NSW government said.



For those who have yet to claim their toll relief, there's still an opportunity to recoup expenses for journeys dating back to January of this year.

If you've spent over $60 in a single week on tolls, it's worth checking your eligibility for a rebate.

‘I encourage everyone to check their eligibility via the Service NSW website and to make a claim,’ Customer Service and Digital Government Minister Jihad Dib said.

‘The online claims process is easy to use, and support is available in Service NSW Centres or by calling 13 77 88.’
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