Toll operators affiliated with Highway 2000 are now seeking a toll increase ranging between 9.09 percent and 26.67 percent respectively. The proposed rate increase could come into effect on July 2.
In a release published by the Minister of Transport outlined that an application was received for the proposed toll increases for both the Vineyards Toll plaza as well as the May pen toll plaza.
The proposed rates include:
Portmore Toll Plaza
- Class 1
Current rate: $290
Proposed new rate: $340
- Class 2
Current rate: $470
Proposed new rate: $550
- Class 3
Current rate: $870
Proposed new rate: $1,020
Spanish Town Toll Plaza
- Class 1
Current rate: $210
Proposed new rate: $240
- Class 2
Current rate: $320
Proposed new rate: $370
- Class 3
Current rate: $590
Proposed new rate: $680
Vineyards Toll Plaza
- Class 1
Current rate: $550
Proposed new rate: $600
- Class 2
Current rate: $810
Proposed new rate: $900
- Class 3
Current rate: $1,510
Proposed new rate: $1,800
May Pen Toll Plaza
- Class 1
Current rate: $150
Proposed new rate: $190
- Class 2
Current rate: $250
Proposed new rate: $300
- Class 3
- Current rate: $500
Proposed new rate: $570
The release also highlighted discounts ranging from 10 to 15.3 per cent for motorists who use the Portmore and Spanish Town toll plazas following the 10th trip.
In the interim, members of the public are being urged to voice their concerns about the proposed toll increases within the next five days.
