Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 15) — Motorists traversing the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) will pay more starting Aug. 21 as the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved its rate adjustments.
In a statement, Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) said the toll hike – which are allowed every three years – range from ₱2 to ₱25.
CIC, together with the Philippine Reclamation Authority, said the company filed its petition for approval of periodic toll rate adjustments for R-1 Expressway (Seaside to Zapote) and R-1 Expressway Extension, Segment 4 (Zapote to Kawit) before the TRB in 2017.
Beginning Aug. 21, the following toll rates would take effect:
R1 (Seaside to Zapote)
– Class 1 vehicles (regular cars and SUVs) From ₱33 to ₱35
– Class 2 vehicles (buses and small trucks) From ₱67 to ₱70
– Class 3 vehicles (large trucks) From ₱100 to ₱104
R1 Extension, Segment 4 (Zapote to Kawit)
– Class 1 vehicles (regular cars and SUVs) From ₱64 to ₱73
– Class 2 vehicles (buses and small trucks) From ₱129 to ₱146
– Class 3 vehicles (large trucks) From ₱194 to ₱219
In a separate statement, the TRB said this was decided after “an exhaustive review and compliance by CIC and PRA on the procedures and requirements set.”
To soften the impact on public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, CIC said it would reactivate its Abante Card program, allowing them to pay for the old toll rates for a few months.
“We recognize the impact of the toll increase on Class 1 and Class 2 PUV drivers. That’s why we’re reactivating our Abante Card program to provide some relief during this 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,” said Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) President and CEO Rogelio Singson.
CIC is a subsidiary of the Pangilinan-led MPTC.
