Florida is reactivating the Toll Relief Program on April 1, offering up to a 50% reimbursement on toll payments to drivers who meet specific requirements.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of the Toll Relief Program starting April 1. Drivers will be able to receive up to a 50% reimbursement on toll payments by meeting certain criteria.
Mariana Cancio, President of the GMX Board, explained the benefit’s mechanism, stating, “For people who use tolls at least 35 times statewide, on any toll road, if you use them 35 times, you will get a discount.”
To be eligible, drivers must make at least 35 toll trips per month and have a SunPass or any other state-authorized transponder. DeSantis emphasized that users do not need to take any additional steps to benefit from the program, as discounts will be automatically applied to May bills.
This is the second consecutive year the program has been implemented in this format. In 2023, Florida issued reimbursements totaling $343 million to drivers, and for this year, an even larger budget has been proposed, exceeding $450 million allocated for this purpose.
In another major announcement, the start of the Golden Glades interchange renovation was revealed, an ambitious project with an investment exceeding $900 million.
This project aims to redesign connections between major highways in South Florida to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Plans include adding exit lanes, constructing around 32 bridges, and improving the area’s drainage system.
DeSantis highlighted the importance of this project in preparing Florida to accommodate a growing number of residents from other states, emphasizing the need for robust infrastructure to support this increase. “So we are going to need the infrastructure to support this process,” the governor stated.
Drivers eligible for toll relief will automatically receive reimbursements on their bills next month, with no action required to activate the benefit. This program will remain in effect until March 31, 2025.
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