It’s been a long time coming.
In a statement from SMC President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang, he said that the new toll matrix approved by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) takes into consideration the effects of the pandemic on the economy and on Filipinos. Chalk one up for Good Guy Ramon Ang.
But it seems like the days of free, fast-track travel along the newly minted Skyway 3 is over as the contractor, San Miguel Corp. (SMC), is collecting toll on the Skyway Stage 3 beginning today, July 12. According to SMC, the implemented toll matrix is lower than the original proposed toll fees, particularly for the travel between near exits.
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Skyway 3 to start collecting toll starting July 12
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 6) After nearly seven months of free use of Skyway 3, motorists will be charged toll fees starting July 12.
In a statement on Tuesday, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said the rates would be lower than those originally proposed, particularly for motorists traveling shorter distances. This, following the issuance of a Toll Operating Permit and a Notice to Start Collecting Toll by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) on Skyway Stage 3. The company, through its SMC Infrastructure, will post the final approved toll rates at the toll plazas prior to the start of toll collection, SMC added.
Published July 7, 2021, 7:39 AM
After providing free use of its 18-kilometer P80-billion Skyway Stage 3 project for nearly seven months, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) starts collecting toll on its new elevated expressway on Monday, July 12.
However, the operator will charge lower than the original proposed toll fees, particularly for motorists traveling shorter distances.
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) already issued the Toll Operating Permit and a Notice to Start Collecting Toll for Skyway Stage 3.
SMC, through subsidiary SMC Infrastructure, will post the final approved toll rates at the toll plazas.
The revised, TRB-approved toll matrix, considered the impact of the pandemic on Filipinos.