NLEX toll hike to take effect on Jan. 20 - TRB

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) on Friday said it has authorized the increase in toll rates at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) starting January 20.

The additional toll rates are the following: 

OPEN SYSTEM (Balintawak, Caloocan, Mindanao Ave. to North of Marilao)

Class 1 vehicles (regular cars and SUVs): P6

Class 2 (buses and small trucks): P12

Class 3 (large trucks): P16

CLOSED SYSTEM (North of Marilao to Sta. Ines, Mabalacat City) – per kilometer, VAT exclusive

Class 1: P0.26

Class 2: P0.65

Class 3: P0.78

SUBIC-TIPO

Class 1: P3

Class 2: P6

Class 3: P7

NLEX END-TO-END (Marilao to Sta. Ines, Mabalacat City)

Class 1: P24

Class 2: P60

Class 3: P72

“This adjustment will ensure the continued operations, maintenance, and improvements of NLEX – for a safer, faster, and more convenient travel experience for all motorists,” the TRB said. 

In a separate statement, toll road operator NLEX Corp. said the development "represents the second and final tranche of the approved periodic toll rate adjustments originally due in 2023."

It added that the increase was "previously deferred and implemented in two tranches" to mitigate the impact on NLEX users.

"To help minimize the impact of the toll rate increase on inflation and support food price stability, the tollway company will continue to implement the government's toll rebate program for vehicles transporting agricultural products that are duly accredited by the Department of Agriculture," the NLEX Corp. said. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News