MPTC to implement 2nd tranche of toll fee hike on SCTEX
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the implementation of the 2nd tranche of the approved toll rate adjustment for the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) due in 2021 and 2023. An additional PHP 0.64 per km for class 1 vehicles, PHP 1.29 per km for class 2 and PHP 1.93 per km for class 3 vehicles will be collected effective November 19, 2024.
The additional rates, which followed strict compliance with regulatory procedures and underwent thorough review, were part of the approved periodic adjustments of SCTEX due in 2021 and 2023. The increase was deferred and divided into three tranches that will be collected over three years to help curb the inflationary strains and ease the impact on the users of the expressway. TRB authorized the implementation of the 1st tranche of the approved toll adjustments last October 17, 2023.
Once implemented, motorists with Class 1 vehicles (400cc and up motorcycles, cars/SUVs) traveling from Mabalacat City (Mabiga Interchange) to Tarlac will pay an additional PHP 25.00. Those using Class 2 vehicles (buses and small commercial trucks) on the same route will pay an additional PHP 50.00, while Class 3 vehicles (large trucks/trailers) will incur an additional charge of PHP 75.00.
Meanwhile, motorists traveling between Mabalacat City and Tipo, Hermosa, Bataan (near Subic Freeport) will be charged an additional PHP 41.00, PHP 81.00, and PHP 121.00 for Class 1, 2, and 3 vehicles, respectively.
In recent years, impactful projects have been undertaken to enhance the safety and convenience of all SCTEX users. From 2020 to 2023, the company undertook numerous infrastructure and enhancement projects as part of its commitment to improve motorists’ safety and convenience while traversing the expressway. These efforts include the installation and upgrading of roadway lights and signage, maintenance, and toll plaza improvement works, pavement replacement and crack sealing, guardrail and fence repairs, RFID system enhancements, toll systems upgrades, the Dinalupihan road raising project, the Porac Gumain, San Matias and Pasig Potrero bridges repairs and the construction of rainwater collection systems in Floridablanca and Dinalupihan rest bays.
