KINGSTON, Jamaica — Toll rates could be increased as early as Saturday, July 2 following a request made by Highway 2000.

The toll operators have asked the Ministry of Transport to approve increases ranging between 9.09 per cent and 26.67 per cent.

At the same time, the operators have offered to lessen the impact of the increase by proposing to offer a discount to motorists who use the Portmore and Spanish Town toll plazas after their 10th trip.

If the request is granted the toll rates will be increased as follows:

Portmore Toll Plaza

Class 1

Current rate: $290

Proposed new rate: $340

Class 2

Current rate: $470

Proposed new rate: $550

Class 3

Current rate: $870

Proposed new rate: $1,020

Spanish Town Toll Plaza

Class 1

Current rate: $210

Proposed new rate: $240

Class 2

Current rate: $320

Proposed new rate: $370

Class 3

Current rate: $590

Proposed new rate: $680

Vineyards Toll Plaza

Class 1

Current rate: $550

Proposed new rate: $600

Class 2

Current rate: $810

Proposed new rate: $900

Class 3

Current rate: $1,510

Proposed new rate: $1,800

May Pen Toll Plaza

Class 1

Current rate: $150

Proposed new rate: $190

Class 2

Current rate: $250

Proposed new rate: $300

Class 3

Current rate: $500

Proposed new rate: $570

See below the proposed toll discounts:

Portmore Toll Plaza

Class 1

Toll before discount: $340

Discount after 10th passage: $288

Class 2

Toll before discount: $550

Discount after 10th passage: $468

Spanish Town Toll Plaza

Class 1

Toll before discount: $240

Discount after 10th passage: $218

Class 2

Toll before discount: $370

Discount after 10th passage: $333

Of note is that no discounts were proposed for class 3 vehicles.

With the notice of the proposed increases being posted on June 24, members of the public have five days to provide feedback to the Transport Ministry.

However, the toll operators are guaranteed an increase each year that is in line with inflation.

Persons wanting to provide feedback may do so by contacting the Toll Authority via 876-929-5119 and 1-888-991-4692 or sending an email to tollauthority@mtw.gov.jm.