Sydney motorists to cash in on new toll relief scheme today

Motorists forking out almost $400 on tolls a year will get a monster cash-back as the government kicks off its cost of living relief. See how much your wallet could score.

Half a million drivers are expected to claim up to $750 back on their toll bills as the government kicks off its cost of living relief scheme.

The rebate scheme opens on Tuesday and motorists who spend more than $375 a year on tolls will be able to claim a 40 per cent rebate of up to $750.

Sole traders may be eligible for an additional rebate of $750, up to a total of $1,500, and applications for sole traders open on 28 February.

·Premier Dominic Perrottet said drivers from Sydney’s western suburbs would be the biggest winners of the scheme.

“We are putting more money back in the pockets of NSW families particularly those across Western Sydney who use our world-class motorway network,” Mr Perrottet said.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet,with Treasurer Matt Kean and Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward. Picture: Gaye Gerard.

“From today, half a million drivers across our state will be able to get up $750 back on their tolls which will provide a boost to their household budgets.

Treasurer Matt Kean said the number of people benefiting fill include everyone from families to professional drivers and pensioners.

Half a million motorists are expected to get toll relief. Picture: Damian Shaw

“Once a driver spends $375 on tolls in a year they will be able to claim the 40 per cent rebate up to that $750 limit,” Mr Kean said.

“Pensioners can claim that cash along with free car registration and a free driver’s licence as we help them drive their pension dollars further.”

Metropolitan Roads Minister Natalie Ward added: “We know Western Sydney families, workers, tradies, and truckies are amongst the biggest users of our motorways because of the time savings they deliver.”