Rethink welcome as road fees take their toll

IF you’re among the many motorists that regularly travel from Dubbo to Sydney, you’ll be pleased by news that the NSW government is ordering a review to consider the cost of tolls.

The NSW opposition certainly welcomes the call, saying that with the cost of tolls “soaring”, “something has to give”, and is calling on the roads minister to spell out the terms of the review to give the motoring public an idea as to the options that are being considered.

A recent report from Nine News indicated that at least two toll relief measures were under consideration, including charging drivers a distance-based toll fee for each kilometre, with consideration of a daily cap and offering free car registration to more drivers, by lowering the eligibility requirements.

If you’d like to have your say as part of the NSW Parliamentary Enquiry into Road Tolling Regimes, you can do so until May 23.