San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will roll out toll rebates for select public utility vehicles (PUVs) and cargo trucks using the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and STAR Tollway starting March 23, in response to the government’s call to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs driven by tensions in the Middle East.
Under the program, qualified vehicles will receive weekly rebates equivalent to the difference between current toll rates and previous rates at both expressways.
The initiative follows the implementation of adjusted toll rates on SLEX and STAR Tollway beginning January 1, 2026—the first significant increase since 2014.
Eligible vehicles include:
- Class 1: Public utility jeepneys and UV Express vans
- Class 2: Public utility buses and modern jeepneys
- Class 3: Cargo trucks and trailers with three or more axles and a height exceeding 7.5 feet
After rebates, toll rates on SLEX will be reduced to ₱147 from ₱160 for Class 1 vehicles, ₱295 from ₱321 for Class 2, and ₱442 from ₱ 481 for Class 3. SLEX runs from Alabang to Sto. Tomas, Batangas.
On STAR Tollway, rates will go down to ₱104 from ₱113 for Class 1, ₱208 from ₱225 for Class 2, and ₱311 from ₱337 for Class 3. The toll road connects Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Batangas City.
To qualify, vehicles must be active Autosweep users in good standing, with no outstanding violations across SMC’s expressway network, which includes SLEX, STAR Tollway, TPLEX, NAIAX, and the Skyway System.
Autosweep To Go users are required to complete account verification at customer service centers to ensure proper crediting of rebates. Meanwhile, cash-paying motorists must enroll in Autosweep and submit documentary requirements, including valid certificates of public convenience issued by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
Existing Autosweep users do not need to re-register but must maintain sufficient balances and settle any unpaid tolls to remain eligible.
Enrollment will be open from March 23 to April 4. Rebates will be applied retroactively from the date of complete document submission and will be credited weekly to qualified accounts.
The program will run for two months and will be subject to review by the Department of Transportation and the Toll Regulatory Board.