The New South Wales Government will continue its toll relief rebate for motorists, while proposing two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens in 2028.
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- NSW Government will keep its toll relief rebate for motorists who spend over $60 a week on tolls. 4s
- Eligible drivers can continue to claim up to $340 cash back under the scheme. 16s
- The toll relief costs the government $200 million annually but assists only 5% of drivers, according to the NRMA. 41s
- To fund the rebate, the government plans to introduce two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens in 2028. 1m 25s
- If implemented, this will be the first time in 55 years that the Harbour Bridge will have tolls in both directions. 1m 31s