By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
A new toll discount program will go into effect Sept. 1 to reduce costs for Floridians using the state’s turnpike system and toll facilities to help offset inflation.
Florida commuters will be able to take advantage of a new rewards program called “SunPass Savings” when driving on Florida’s Turnpike System and using its toll facilities owned by the Florida Department of Transportation. The savings program is for SunPass customers who use the prepaid electronic toll collection program operated by Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, Florida’s toll agency.
The new savings program begins Sept. 1 and will run for six months. It’s estimated to provide $38 million in savings to commuters.
The new savings are in addition to the fuel tax holiday scheduled for the month of October that was created by the legislature to help offset rising gas prices.
On average, customers using FDOT Turnpike facilities for their daily commute spend $50 per month on tolls. The new program is expected to save the average commuter $60 over the next six months. Commuters with a greater number of transactions will see greater savings.
Drivers that have at least 40 paid transactions a month will see a 20% credit to their SunPass account. Customers with 80 or more paid transactions will receive a 25% credit each month.
A map of the state’s toll roads and more information about the program is available online.
The program only applies to SunPass customers who are in good standing and have two-axle vehicles. No registration is required. All SunPass customers meeting eligibility requirements are automatically enrolled in the savings program.
The SunPass Prepaid Toll Program offers the lowest toll rate in Florida, with SunPass customers already saving an average of 25% on tolls compared to those who pay toll-by-plate. SunPass PRO® is interoperable with E-ZPass and is accepted in 18 states, with more to come.
