Private operators slug commuters with price hikes on Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane toll roads
by Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporte from World news | The Guardian on (#6CNE6)
Prices rise amid concerns from competition watchdog over Transurban's proposed acquisition of operator of Melbourne's EastLink
Commuters on toll roads in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne will notice price hikes on Monday due to long-term contracts with tolling giant Transurban.
The price rises come as the competition watchdog flags concerns the private operator could also become dominant in Melbourne.
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