Cavitex R1 Extension toll rates rise Oct. 28; rebates offered to PUVs

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists using the seven-kilometer Cavitex R1 Extension (Zapote to Kawit) will be charged higher toll rates starting Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved the collection of the second-tranche toll rates following petitions filed by Cavitex Infrastructure Corp. (CIC) and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).

The petition covers the toll fare for Cavitex R1 Extension which stretches from Zapote, Las Piñas to Kawit, Cavite.

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Under the approved rates, toll fees for Class 1 vehicles will increase to P103 from P88, while Class 2 vehicles will pay P207 from P176. Rates for Class 3 vehicles will rise to P310 from P264.

The hike will cover

To help cushion the impact of the increase, CIC announced the reactivation of its ABANTE Program, a toll reprieve initiative for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators.

Under the program, ABANTE-accredited traditional and modern jeepneys, UV Express units, and buses with authorized routes using the CAVITEX R-1 Expressway Extension will be eligible for toll rebates for 60 days starting Oct. 28.

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Meanwhile, the toll rebate for vehicles transporting agricultural products will remain in effect until November 30, 2026, to support the movement of agricultural goods.

The CIC also assured the public that even prior to the approval of its toll petitions, it has continuously invested in infrastructure and technology upgrades along Cavitex./dp