The Toll Regulatory
Board (TRB), the government agency that
regulates all toll roads
in the Philippines has
recently approved the
2017 periodic toll petition of joint venture
partners Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation
(CIC) and Philippine
Reclamation Authority (PRA), for the toll
rate adjustments in
the 14-kilometer Manila-Cavite Expressway
(CAVITEX).
Under the Toll Operation Agreement between the TRB, CIC,
and PRA, the CAVITEX
toll rates are allowed
to be periodically adjusted every three (3)
years. Exercising their
right, CIC and PRA filed
their Petition for Approval of Periodic Toll
Rate Adjustment for
R-1 Expressway (Seaside to Zapote) and R-1
Expressway Extension,
Segment 4 (Zapote to
Kawit) before the TRB
in 2017.
Upon careful consideration and diligent
review of the submissions, the TRB issued
its Resolution granting
the Petition and allowing the implementation
of the provisionally approved toll rates.
With this, starting
midnight on August 21,
2023, CAVITEX motorists traveling from
MIAA Exit to Longos,
Bacoor (and vice versa)
would be charged the
following VAT-inclusive
rates per vehicle class
at the Parañaque Toll
Plaza: Php 35.00 for
Class 1, Php 70.00 for
Class 2, and Php 104.00
for Class 3. Meanwhile,
motorists traversing
Longos, Bacoor to Kawit
(and vice versa) would
be charged at the Kawit Toll Plaza with Php
73.00 for Class 1, Php
146.00 for Class 2, and
Php 219.00 for Class 3.
Through the years,
CIC and PRA remain
dedicated to enhancing
and maintaining the
CAVITEX, continuously striving to provide a
seamless and safe travel
experience for all motorists. They have jointly undertaken various
enhancements, including a full asphalt overlay
across the entire stretch
of the expressway, the
construction of the Pacific fly-over and Marina
left turning facility, the
widening of Las Pinas,
Wawa, and Paranaque
bridges, and regular
heavy maintenance
works, to ensure optimal road quality. To enhance the efficiency of
its toll collection system,
the toll road operator
has implemented Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. This advanced
system utilizes smart
cameras to instantly
recognize and capture
vehicle license plates at
all toll booths, enabling
seamless and fast-track
cashless transactions.
These improvements
have greatly contributed to the safety and convenience of the 160,000
average daily motorists
who rely on CAVITEX.
Mindful of the effect
of the toll rate adjustment, CIC will be reactivating the Abante Card
program. CIC has initiated the program specifically to support public
utility vehicle (PUV)
operators and drivers
who ply the CAVITEX
thoroughfare, including
jeepneys, UV Express,
and buses. Through the
program, PUV operators
and drivers can enjoy
the old toll rates, helping them sustain their
businesses and facilitate affordable transportation options for
commuters.
“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.
We remain committed
to supporting the PUV
community and ensuring their continued success on the road,” said
MPTC President and
CEO Rogelio Singson.
The toll reprieve
program has been
designed to be user-friendly and convenient for PUV operators
and drivers. Through a
simple RFID enrollment
process, operators can
easily register their accounts in coordination
with their respective
transport organizations.
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.
Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation is a
concessionaire of the
Metro Pacific Tollways
Corporation, the leading tollway and mobility service provider
in the country. Aside
from CAVITEX, MPTC
also holds concession
rights for Cavite-Laguna
Expressway (CALAX),
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), SubicClark Expressway (SCTEX), NLEX Connector,
and Cebu-Cordova Link
Expressway (CCLEX)
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Additional Information:
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) is the
government agency that
regulates all toll roads
in the Philippines. It was
established through
Presidential Decree No.
- It is governed by
the Board composed
of the following: Secretary of Department of
Transportation (DOTr)
as Chairman; Secretaries and heads of the
following agencies as
Members: Department
of Public Works and
Highways (DPWH); Department of Finance
(DOF); National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA);
and A representative
from the private sector
to be appointed by the
President.
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this Press Release,
please contact corpcomm@mptsouth.com
