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Most Sydney road tolls to keep rising after Transurban accused of blocking reforms

theguardian.com · 8dShare

Handful of tollroads to get one-off price cuts but WestConnex toll to keep rising at least 4% a year Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The cost of using Sydney’s biggest toll road will continue to rise at least 4% a year after the multinational private operator was accused of blocking the state government’s push for sweeping reforms. Only a handful of Sydney’s motorways will receive one-off toll cuts under a deal announced by the state Labor government on Monday, as the tolling bill footed by taxpayers surpasses $1bn. Continue reading...

First report: Tolls cut on Sydney’s motorways following long-running negotiations — smh.com.au, 8d