TRECE MARTIRES CITY, CAVITE (PIA) – Motorists traversing the 14-kilometer Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) will be charged with higher toll rates starting midnight of August 21, 2023 as the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approves the 2017 periodic toll petition of joint venture partners Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) and Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).
In a statement released by Metro Pacific Tollways South Corporation, CAVITEX motorists traveling in the R1 Section or Seaside to Zapote, would be charged Php 35.00 from Php33.00 for Class 1, Php 70.00 from Php67.00 for Class 2, and Php 104.00 from Php100.00 for Class 3.
Meanwhile, motorists traversing the R1 Extension Segment 4 or Zapote to Kawit would be charged Php 73.00 from Php64.00 for Class 1, Php 146.00 from Php129.00 for Class 2, and Php 219.00 from Php194.00 for Class 3.
According to the Toll Regulatory Board, the last toll increase for R1 Section was implemented on May 12, 2022 for their 2011 and 2014 Petitions and Phase 2 Enhancement Works, while it will be the first toll adjustment for the R1 Expressway Extension, Segment 4 since May 1, 2011.
The toll increase is part of the Toll Operation Agreement between the TRB, CIC, and PRA which allows the CAVITEX toll rates to be periodically adjusted every three years.
With these toll fee adjustments, CIC and PRA are expected to continue performing their operations and maintenance obligations and to complete their ongoing expansion and improvement projects such as the C5 Link, and enhancements on their Electronic Toll Collection System, among others, and other future expansion projects.
MPTC President and CEO Rogelio Singson said that they recognize the impact of the toll increase, especially to Class 1 and Class 2 PUV drivers, thus they will re-activate the Abante Card Program to alleviate the situation during the transition.
"With the Abante Card, PUV drivers will have the opportunity to adjust and enjoy the old toll rates for a period of about three months. We believe this program will help alleviate the financial burden on our valued PUV drivers and provide them with a smoother transition during this time. We remain committed to supporting the PUV community and ensuring their continued success on the road," Singson said.
The toll reprieve program has been designed to be user-friendly and convenient for PUV operators and drivers, MPTC said.
Once enrolled, the program will automatically apply the reprieve for a duration of 90 days, starting from the first day of the implementation of the new toll rates. (RF/PIA-Cavite; with reports from MPTS Corporate Communication)
