Some 200,000 more NSW motorists can now claim toll relief after the state government lowered its weekly cap, with almost $100 million now available to be claimed.

Drivers who spent between $50 and $400 per week on tolls between July 6 and October 4 can apply for rebates through Service NSW, marking the first claims period since the Minns Government reduced the threshold from $60 to $50.

The change is expected to make an additional 200,000 toll accounts eligible for relief and unlock $99 million in rebates for motorists this quarter, in addition to the 948,000 accounts that claimed $73 million under the previous cap.

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The average motorist who regularly spends $50 per week on tolls could get $520 back over a year, according to government estimates. Cash-backs are capped at $350 per week for eligible accounts, and $5000 per customer per year.

The latest expansion comes as transport costs remain a major pressure on household budgets, particularly for commuters in Sydney’s west who rely on toll roads to get to work, school and appointments.

Since the toll relief scheme was introduced in 2024, more than 1.07 million claims have been processed, returning $348 million to NSW motorists.

Western Sydney continues to dominate the claims list, accounting for more than half of all successful applications.

Residents in Blacktown have received almost $5.8 million in rebates since the scheme began, followed by motorists in Baulkham Hills, Auburn, Merrylands and Castle Hill.

NSW drivers who spend between $50 and $400 per week on road tolls could be eligible for a rebate. Credit: 7NEWS

Premier Chris Minns said many motorists had little choice but to use toll roads every day.

“We know families are doing it tough and for people who have to use toll roads every day, particularly in Western Sydney, we know those costs really add up,” he said.

“For a lot of people, driving on a toll road isn’t optional. It’s how they get to work, get the kids to school or get home at the end of the day.”

Minns said the lower cap would deliver additional savings for motorists already claiming rebates.

“We’ve lowered the cap because we want to put some of that money back into people’s pockets,” he said.

‘Giving money back to the motorists who need it most’

Transport Minister John Graham said the scheme was designed to target motorists facing the biggest transport costs.

“The $50 toll cap is about giving money back to the motorists who need it most, those hit hard by rising fuel costs,” he said.

“We’ve handed $348 million back to NSW motorists since the toll cap system began, and now the cap is down to $50 from $60, and we have $99 million ready in toll relief to be claimed.”

Customer Service Minister Jihad Dib urged drivers to check whether they were eligible.

“This is money going back where it belongs: in the pockets of NSW drivers,” he said.

“It’s great to see more than one million toll relief claims, with money going to families and workers in and around Western Sydney.”

Some 200,000 more NSW motorists are expected to be eligible for the toll rebate now the spending cap has been reduced to $50 per week. Credit: AAP, Supplied

Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said the lower cap would significantly expand access to the scheme.

“More than 200,000 extra motorists will now be able to access toll relief after the weekly cap was reduced from $60 to $50,” she said.

“There is $99 million in toll relief waiting to be claimed.”

The toll rebate scheme forms part of the government’s broader cost‑of‑living package, which also includes registration relief of up to $100 for eligible motorists, the removal of toll administration fees and a 12‑month freeze on Opal fares.

Eligible motorists can lodge claims through Service NSW.