NSW motorists sitting on $130 million in unclaimed toll relief

The NSW Government has put the final call out to motorists to claim back their portion of a $130 million kitty in unclaimed toll relief.

Monday June 30 looms as the final day for motorists to claim back potential money in weeks where they spent more than $60 on tolls over the past 18 months.

Under toll relief measures introduced by the current Labor government in January 2024, motorists can claim up to a maximum of $340 per week for each tag or licence plate number after they pass $60 paid on tolls in any one week.

Since the $60 toll cap began on January 1, 2024, more than $139 million has been distributed, according to officials.

However, a further $130 million has been accrued but not yet claimed.

“June 30 is the last day to claim toll relief that was accrued in calendar year 2024 and we want to remind people that the claims process is a simple, online process via Service NSW," said NSW Minister for Transport, John Graham.

Data released by the NSW Government revealed the Western Sydney suburbs of Blacktown, Baulkham Hills and Auburn are the three highest areas for toll relief claims, each exceeding $2 million since the scheme began.

Additionally, there are now ten suburbs in the $1 million club: Merrylands, Marsden Park, Castle Hill, Quakers Hill, Lakemba, Kellyville, Bankstown, Greystanes, West Pennant Hills and Punchbowl.

“These are the parts of Western Sydney where paying a toll is not a choice and in many cases relying on public transport is not a viable choice either,” said Mr Graham.

Toll relief claims for the second quarter will open on 9 July 2025. Toll rebates from the 2025 calendar year are able to be claimed up until 30 June 2026.

Drivers who have spent more than $60 a week on toll trips are encouraged to visit the Service NSW website, link your toll account to your MyServiceNSW Account and claim if eligible.

Additional support is available in Service NSW Centres or by calling 13 77 88.