Heads Up, Drivers! NLEX Price Hike to Roll Out This June

Attention drivers frequently using the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)! The second phase of the will be implemented starting 4 Jun 2024. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate the changes.

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The toll increase applies to both the open system and the closed system of NLEX.

• The open system covers travel between Balintawak, Caloocan City and Marilao, Bulacan.
• The closed system covers travel between Bocaue, Bulacan and Sta. Ines, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, including Subic-Tipo.

The amount of increase varies depending on the vehicle class and the travel distance.

• For travel within the open system:
  • Vehicles of Class 1 (regular cars and SUVs) will see a ₱5 increase.
  • Class 2 vehicles (buses and small trucks) will pay an additional ₱14.
  • Vehicles of Class 3 (large trucks) will incur a ₱17 toll hike.
• For motorists travelling end-to-end between Metro Manila and Mabalacat City:
  • Vehicles of Class 1 will face a ₱27 increase.
  • Class 2 vehicles will pay ₱68 more.
  • Vehicles of Class 3 will experience the highest increase of ₱81.

To give you an idea of the impact, here are some sample toll fees for specific routes after 4 Jun 2024:

• Open System (Balintawak to Marilao):
  • Class 1: ₱74 (from ₱69), Class 2: ₱186 (from ₱172), and Class 3: ₱223 (from ₱206)
• End-to-End (Balintawak to Sta. Ines):
  • Class 1: ₱359 (from ₱332), Class 2: ₱897 (from ₱829), and Class 3: ₱1,076 (from ₱995)

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved this toll adjustment, originally planned for 2019 and 2021. However, to minimise the financial burden on users during the current inflationary period, they implemented the increase in two phases.

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While the toll fee increase might affect your travel budget, NLEX remains a convenient option for navigating Luzon. Be sure to factor in the new toll rates when planning your trip, and consider carpooling or using public transportation for shorter distances.

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