CAVITEX to Implement New Toll Rates, but PUV Drivers Get a Break

Starting August 21, 2023, the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) will increase its toll rates for all vehicle classes excluding PUV

The Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) will increase its toll rates for all vehicle classes starting August 21, 2023. However, public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers will be able to enjoy the old toll rates for a period of about three months through the Abante Card program.

The new toll rates will increase the cost of travel for motorists, but the Abante Card program will help PUV drivers to adjust to the changes. The program is specifically designed to support PUV operators and drivers who ply the CAVITEX thoroughfare.

PUV operators can enroll in the Abante Card program by registering their accounts with their respective transport organizations. Once enrolled, the program will automatically apply the toll reprieve for 90 days, starting from the first day of the new toll rates.

The toll reprieve program is a welcome relief for PUV drivers, who are already struggling to make ends meet. The increase in toll rates would have put a further strain on their finances, but the Abante Card program will help them to continue to provide affordable transportation options for commuters.

The implementation of the new toll rates is a necessary step to ensure the continued maintenance and improvement of CAVITEX. The expressway has undergone a number of enhancements in recent years, including a full asphalt overlay, the construction of new flyovers, and the widening of bridges. These improvements have made CAVITEX a safer and more convenient route for motorists.

The new toll rates will help to fund these ongoing improvements and ensure that CAVITEX remains a vital transportation corridor for the Greater Manila Area.