Motorists who regularly pass through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will start to see an increase in fees starting Tuesday, May 18.
NLEX Corp., manager of the highway, released a statement last week announcing the implementation of a “nominal” 2-3% increase in toll fees starting next week. This translates to a pay slightly higher fees for the motorists who use the highway.
Motorists who will traverse end-to-end between Metro Manila and Mabalacat City, Pampanga will be charged an additional ₱6, ₱14, and ₱16 respectively, depending on vehicle class.
An additional ₱2 will be imposed on Class 1 vehicles in the open system, VAT included. For the entire NLEX journey end to end, Class 1 vehicles will pay an additional ₱6.
The open system, where a flat rate is charged per entry, includes Quezon City, Caloocan City, Valenzuela City, Malabon City, Navotas City, Meycauayan City and Marilao, Bulacan. On the other hand, the closed system is between Bocaue, Bulacan and Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
For other vehicle classes, the increase within the open system will translate to an additional ₱3 for Class 2 (buses and small commercial trucks), and ₱4 for Class 3 (large trucks/trailers).
The adjustment is part of the approved periodic adjustments due in 2012 and 2014, NLEX Corp. said in a statement. The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and NLEX Corp. agreed to implement the increase on a staggered basis to cushion the impact of the adjustments.
