CAVITEX implements price hike

MANILA: The Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) shall implement a toll price hike starting today.

In a statement, MPT South explained that the movement in pricing was based on the approved petition partners CAVITEX Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) and Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) in 2020 and 2023.

Here are the new toll rates:

CAVITEX R1 Portion (Seaside to Zapote) – VAT-inclusive rates

Class	Old rate	New rate
1	P35	P39
2	P70	P78
3	P104	P117

To moderate the impact on motorists, the rate adjustment will be implemented in two tranches (2025 and 2026). First tranche rates are:

CAVITEX R1 Extension Segment 4 (Zapote to Kawit):

Class	Old rate	New rate
1	P35	P39
2	P70	P78
3	P104	P117

Due to movement in the toll for the CAVITEX R1 portion, the CAVITEX C5 Link Segment 2 (Sucat Interchange) rate will also be adjusted accordingly to the new VAT-inclusive rates: P38 (Class 1), P76 (Class 2), and P114 (Class 3).

“We appreciate the government's affirmation to honor its contractual obligations with the Private Investors and Toll Operators,” the CAVITEX management shared.

However, public utility vehicles and agricultural trucks will have a 90-day reprieve on the adjusted toll via the reactivated.” The company said that the said initiative is eyed to ease the price movement’s impact.

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To learn more about the program or avail the program, transport groups may contact 1-35000 or email customercare@mptc.com.

“While the rate adjustments are necessary to ensure continued maintenance, safety, and improvement of the expressway, we also recognize the need to support sectors most affected by rising transport costs. The toll reprieve initiative seeks to strike a fair balance between infrastructure sustainability and public welfare,” the firm explained.

Infra improvements

Moreover, MPTS mentioned that prior to the approval of the petitions, CIC and PRA completed major infrastructure projects to ensure the expressway’s safety and efficiency. These include:

• Expansion Joint Replacement at the Parañaque Segment Bridges and Imus Viaduct, enhancing ride comfort and structural reliability
• Upgraded RFID systems and installation of Automatic License Plate Recognition technology for faster and more seamless transactions
• Ongoing pavement rehabilitation works in critical portions of both the Kawit and Parañaque segments

CIC and PRA reaffirm their commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient expressways that support economic growth and regional connectivity.

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