Weekly tolls to be capped at $30 in Victoria under Labor’s cost of living pitch
Tolls in Victoria would be capped at $30 per week under Labor’s latest cost of living election pitch, undercutting the Coalition’s similar $50 proposal announced in August.
Premier Ben Carroll on Sunday confirmed his party will slash the weekly cost of tolls from January 1, 2027 under a re-elected Labor government.
The Victorian Labor government pledged to cap tolls at $30 per week in 2027. Joe Armao
The $191 million plan is expected to save drivers up to $5000 annually.
Labor’s road toll rebate would see drivers claim back any money paid above $30 per week, through the Service Victoria app on a quarterly basis.
The rebate plan is capped at $350 per week, or $5000 per year.
There is currently no weekly toll cap in the state.
Victorian motorists pay tolls on the CityLink, EastLink and West Gate Tunnel in Melbourne.
“Tolls add up fast if you drive for work,” Carroll said.
“So we’ll cap tolls at $30 a week for 2027. Car, ute, van, motorbike.
“You can save up to $5,000. From 1 January – only under a re-elected Labor government.”
Roads Minister Paul Hamer said the cost of living pledge was a “short term” solution for Victorians struggling to afford road tolls.
“A measure like this isn’t sustainable long-term - but it’s needed in the short-term,” Hamer said.
“We can afford this because we have made commonsense decisions to save money.”
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll’s cost of living pitch undercuts the Coalition’s similar proposal, which caps tolls at $50 per week. Getty
Labor’s election pledge comes weeks after the Coalition vowed to cap tolls at $50 per week for two years.
The $180 million scheme would kick in from July 2027 and is expected to save drivers up to $3000 per year for each car.
Under both rival policies, Victorian drivers without an eTag will no longer pay a $16 fee for toll operators to post bills in the mail.
One Nation is yet to announce a road toll plan for Victoria.
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