Florida commuters who use a transponder will obtain toll rebates in 2023 below a invoice signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
The invoice will credit score commuters 50% of their tolls if their transponder is used no less than 35 occasions throughout a month. DeSantis stated it ensures Floridians, and never vacationers, will profit from the rebate program.
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“Tourists are still going to pay the same,” DeSantis stated. “We want our folks that are working every day to be able to benefit.”
Governor Ron DeSantis appears to be like up after signing a invoice lowering tolls for commuters throughout a news convention held on the Florida Department of Transportation places of work in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, on Dec. 15, 2022.
(Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel through AP)
He estimated the rebates will price the state $500 million subsequent 12 months. Commuters are anticipated to save lots of a median of virtually $400 over the 12 months.
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The invoice approving them was handed Wednesday throughout a particular session held to handle property insurance coverage points and a property tax rebate for individuals whose properties had been left uninhabitable after Hurricane Ian.