The provincially owned portion of Ontario's Highway 407 East, from Pickering to Clarington, is now permanently toll-free as of Sunday, June 1. This move, announced in the Progressive Conservative government's budget, fulfills a promise by Premier Doug Ford and is estimated to save daily commuters around $7,200 annually, though it will result in a projected $72 million provincial revenue loss in 2024-25.
Highway 407 East now toll-free from Pickering to Clarington
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The provincially owned portion of Ontario's Highway 407 East, from Pickering to Clarington, is now permanently toll-free as of Sunday, June 1. This move, announced in the Progressive Conservative government's budget, fulfills a promise by Premier Doug Ford and is estimated to save daily commuters around $7,200 annually, though it will result in a projected $72 million provincial revenue loss in 2024-25.
- 1 Earlier this year (unspecified year, likely 2025): Premier Doug Ford promises to remove tolls from Highway 407 East during provincial election campaign.
- 2 Last month (unspecified month, likely May 2025): Progressive Conservative government announces toll removal in its budget.
- 3 2021: Ministry of Transportation report projects $72 million in provincial revenue from tolls in 2024-25.
- 4 Sunday, June 1 (unspecified year, likely 2025): Tolls are permanently removed from Highway 407 East.
- Highway 407 East becomes toll-free
- Daily commuters save estimated $7,200 annually
- Provincial revenue loss of estimated $72 million in 2024-25
What: The provincially owned Highway 407 East from Pickering to Clarington has become toll-free.
When: Sunday, June 1 (unspecified year, likely 2025) (tolls removed), last month (budget announcement), earlier this year (election campaign), 2021 (Ministry of Transportation report), 2024-25 (projected revenue).
Where: Ontario, Highway 407 East, Pickering, Clarington.
Why: To provide relief for drivers, fulfilling a provincial election campaign promise by Premier Doug Ford.
How: The Progressive Conservative government announced the permanent removal of tolls as part of its budget.