What is the NSW government's plan for toll costs in Sydney?

The NSW government plans to make permanent a $60 weekly cap on tolls for Sydney's roads, which could be funded by reintroducing two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Why is the NSW Premier considering two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Minns stated that two-way tolling on state-owned toll roads, including the Harbour Bridge, would be the "fairest thing to do" as many western Sydney and Central Coast communities lack access to reliable public transportation alternatives.

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NSW Extends $60 Weekly Toll Cap, Mulls Two-Way Harbour Bridge Tolling

18 Nov

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Summary

NSW government makes $60 weekly toll cap permanent
Considering two-way tolling on Sydney Harbour Bridge to fund cap
Toll costs Sydney drivers $2.5 billion annually, impacting western suburbs

NSW Extends $60 Weekly Toll Cap, Mulls Two-Way Harbour Bridge Tolling

In a move to provide ongoing relief for Sydney drivers, the New South Wales government has announced plans to make permanent a $60 weekly cap on road tolls. The cap, which was introduced in early 2024 and was set to expire at the end of this year, will now continue indefinitely.

According to Premier Chris Minns, the toll cap is a "massive cost-of-living relief measure" for hundreds of thousands of people living in western Sydney, who would otherwise be "paying full market rates to use toll roads." An independent report found that Sydney drivers were spending $2.5 billion annually on tolls, with the greatest impact on residents of the western suburbs.