TWU CONDEMNS TRANSURBAN’S LATEST TOLL HIKES, SAYS TRANSPORT WORKERS ARE PAYING THE PRICE

The Transport Workers’ Union of New South Wales (TWU) condemns Transurban’s relentless pursuit of profit at the expense of the state’s trucking industry, as the company once again hikes toll prices on Sydney’s roads.

As of January 1, 2025, tolls rose by up to $1.17 for heavy vehicles and $0.44 for passenger vehicles on key routes such as the Hills M2, Lane Cove Tunnel and the Eastern Distributor.

These continuous increases, thinly veiled as routine adjustments, directly impact the finances of everyday drivers and transport workers, further exacerbating Sydney’s cost-of-living crisis.

Despite the Independent Toll Review by Professor Allan Fels projecting Sydney motorists will pay a staggering $195 billion in tolls over the next 35 years, Transurban continues to burden the public and the transport sector. This alarming forecast underscores the pressing need for toll system reform to mitigate worsening social inequities, particularly for residents in Western Sydney.

TWU NSW State Secretary Richard Olsen said these relentless toll hikes demonstrate Transurban’s disregard for the financial strain on Sydney’s transport workforce.

“As transport workers and owner-drivers face stagnant wages and rising costs, these toll increases are unacceptable and reflect a corporate greed that prioritizes profits over the well-being of the community.”

“It’s time for Transurban to recognize that their profit-driven approach is hurting the very people who keep our cities moving. These toll hikes are unsustainable and unjustified.”

“We call on the NSW Government to intervene and ensure that toll pricing remains fair and transparent, preventing Transurban from exploiting its monopoly at the expense of Sydney’s commuters and essential transport workers.”