Gov’t Agencies, Toll Expressway Concessionaires/Operators Roll Out Toll Rebate Program for Agri-Trucks

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In a collaborative effort, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have partnered with toll expressway concessionaires and operators of CAVITEX, NLEX, SCTEX, MCX, and SLEX to launch the Agri-Trucks Toll Rebate Program. Set to take effect on June 1, 2024, this initiative aims to support DA-accredited truckers transporting agricultural goods by offering toll rebates equivalent to recent toll increases.

“This program aims to protect the welfare of the general public by minimizing the impact of toll rate increases on the overall inflationary situation to ensure the stability of food prices. The TRB, together with different government agencies, acknowledges the toll expressway concessionaires and operators for their full support and cooperation, as this would not be possible without their agreement,” said TRB Executive Director, Atty. Alvin A. Carullo.

To qualify, agri-trucks must be accredited by the DA and have valid Autosweep and/or Easytrip RFID accounts.

Enrollment Process:

For Easytrip RFID account holders (NLEX, SCTEX, and CAVITEX users), visit:

NLEX Balintawak Customer Service Center
CAVITEX Parañaque Customer Service Center

For Autosweep RFID account holders (SLEX and MCX users), visit:

C5 Office
Petron Commerce
Petron KM 44 Northbound
Calamba Customer Service Center
SLEX Greenfields
Southwoods Northbound
Southwoods Southbound
Sta. Rosa Northbound
Sta. Rosa Southbound
Star Toll Lipa Customer Service Center
Tarlac Customer Service Center

Submit/Present Requirements:

Original Department of Agriculture (DA) accreditation certificate
Copy of the vehicle’s OR/CR (Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration)
Valid ID
Easytrip/Autosweep card

Fill out the Agricultural Trucks Toll Fee Increase Exemption Form provided by the Customer Service Center personnel. The documents will be verified within seven working days, and enrollees will be notified via their registered email addresses.

Once approved, agri-truckers will receive toll rebates credited to their RFID accounts every Wednesday of the following week. Spot checks will be conducted to ensure compliance, and non-compliance may result in disqualification from the program.

The initial program will run for three months, with a potential extension based on evaluation. For queries on the DA accreditation process, agri-truck owners may call the DA Hotline at (02) 8920-4072.

For the complete guidelines, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K8urWuaPVaIrNSVpMQikLenl3FiW9yPC/view.

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Ms. Angel Faith Danganan serves as the President of Central Luzon Balita and has worked as a broadcast journalist with the news group for less than a decade. Originally from Capas, Tarlac, she actively participates in numerous civic groups and public service initiatives. She took up her Broadcast communication studies at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Manila.