Changes to toll pricing

When did toll prices increase?

Toll prices increased from 12.01am on Saturday 1 July 2023.

What are the price changes?

Trips for light vehicles cost 20 cents more, trips for heavy vehicles cost 40 cents more.

Why did toll prices increase?

Toll operating costs have increased by 10 cents since they were last reviewed in 2011 and timing for debt repayments needs adjusting. The toll price increase is in line with the cost increase.

Where does money from a toll go?

Most of the money goes towards debt repayment, with $0.80 going towards operating costs to run the tolling business, and a component is spent on GST.

Are any other charges increasing?

Customers who purchase prepay trips at service stations will be impacted by a service fee increase. Our service provider increased their transaction fee from $1.20 to $1.50.

All other charges remain unchanged.

I have a toll road account. Do I need to do anything because of the toll price increase?

No. Since tolls are automatically debited to your account they will be charged at the new rate from 1 July 2023. You may want to review your top up amount to ensure it’s sufficient to cover your current travel requirements.

I have unused pre-purchased trips. Will I have to pay more now that prices have increased?

No. For trips purchased prior to 1 July 2023, you will not need to make up the difference. The system will recognise that the trip has been paid for, as opposed to how much the trip costs. 

Do toll prices increase each time the consumer price index (CPI) goes up?

No. Debt repayments are impacted by inflation and this does contribute to a price increase, but a price increase only occurs at select times. The last price increase was in 2019.