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Union slams Transurban’s latest toll hikes for heavy vehicles

The Transport Workers’ Union of New South Wales (TWU) has slammed Transurban’s latest price hikes for heavy vehicles using Sydney’s toll roads.

As of January 1, 2025, tolls rose by up to $1.17 for heavy vehicles and $0.44 for passenger vehicles on key routes such as the Hills M2, Lane Cove Tunnel and the Eastern Distributor.

TWU says these price rises come despite the Independent Toll Review by Professor Allan Fels projecting Sydney motorists will pay a staggering $195 billion in tolls over the next 35 years.

TWU NSW State Secretary Richard Olsen said these toll hikes demonstrate Transurban’s disregard for the financial strain on Sydney’s transport workforce.

“As transport workers and owner-drivers face stagnant wages and rising costs, these toll increases are unacceptable and reflect a corporate greed that prioritises profits over the well-being of the community.

“It’s time for Transurban to recognise that their profit-driven approach is hurting the very people who keep our cities moving. These toll hikes are unsustainable and unjustified.”

Olsen has called on the NSW Government to intervene, to ensure toll pricing remains fair and transparent.

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