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
- 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),
Subic-Clark Expressway
(SCTEX), NLEX Connector, and Cebu-Cordova
Link Expressway (CCLEX)
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. 1112. 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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