Toll-Free Travel on Major Luzon Expressways This Holiday Season

Motorists traveling across Luzon this Christmas and New Year can expect a smoother and more affordable journey as major tollway operators announce toll-free travel on key expressways during peak holiday hours. The initiative aims to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel costs, and support safer road travel as millions of Filipinos head home or travel for the holidays.

Toll-Free Schedule for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Toll fees will be temporarily waived on major Luzon expressways during the following periods:

• December 24, 10:00 PM to December 25, 6:00 AM
• December 31, 10:00 PM to January 1, 6:00 AM

During these hours, toll collection will be suspended to allow uninterrupted traffic flow and minimize congestion at toll plazas.

Expressways Covered Under the Toll-Free Program

MPTC Luzon Expressways

Motorists may enjoy toll-free travel on the following Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) expressways:

• North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
• Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)
• NLEX Connector
• Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX)
• Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX)

Source: Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation

To further support holiday traffic, MPTC has deployed additional personnel, free towing services, enhanced traffic monitoring, and has suspended non-essential roadworks during the holiday period.

SMC Expressways

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will also waive toll fees on all its expressways, including:

• South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
• Skyway System
• NAIA Expressway (NAIAX)
• STAR Tollway
• Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX)

This annual initiative helps decongest toll plazas and improves travel efficiency for motorists heading north, south, or toward major gateways such as airports.

Why Toll-Free Travel Matters During the Holidays

The holiday season traditionally brings one of the highest traffic volumes of the year. Toll-free travel on major expressways helps:

• Reduce congestion at toll collection points
• Improve overall traffic flow
• Shorten travel time
• Provide cost savings for motorists
• Encourage safer and more organized road travel

With increased demand for transportation and reported challenges in air travel during peak seasons, road travel remains a reliable alternative for many families.

Important Reminders for Motorists

To make the most of toll-free travel, motorists are advised to:

• Plan trips ahead and follow official advisories
• Ensure vehicles are in good running condition
• Observe speed limits and traffic regulations
• Maintain sufficient RFID balance outside toll-free hours
• Stay alert, well-rested, and patient during peak travel times

Making Holiday Journeys Smoother and Safer

The toll-free travel initiative on major Luzon expressways reflects the commitment of tollway operators to improve mobility and enhance the holiday travel experience. By removing toll barriers during peak hours, motorists can enjoy a more convenient, cost-efficient, and safer journey home.

This holiday season, toll-free expressways help ensure that every trip—whether to reunions, vacations, or homecomings—is smoother and more meaningful.