Most Sydney road tolls to keep rising after Transurban accused of blocking reforms

Handful of tollroads to get one-off price cuts but WestConnex toll to keep rising at least 4% a yearFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe cost of using Sydney’s biggest toll road will continue to rise at least 4% a year after the multinational private operator was accused of blocking the state government’s push for sweeping reforms.Only a handful of Sydney’s motorways will receive one-off toll cuts under a deal announced by the state Labor government on Monday, as the tolling bill footed by taxpayers surpasses $1bn. Continue reading...