East Volusia News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s Toll Relief Program has saved nearly $42 million for over 1.2 million SunPass customers in its first month of operation. The program, launched in April for the second consecutive year, provides a 50 percent credit to accounts with at least 35 monthly toll transactions.

In 2023, the program delivered nearly $500 million in savings to over 1.2 million commuters, equating to approximately $400 per individual. The initiative will continue until March 2025.

“In the first month of the program alone, we saved Florida commuters nearly $42 million. We are on track for another great year of significant relief for Florida commuters,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I am proud to offer these savings to Florida’s families, enabling them to retain more of their hard-earned money during times of persistent high inflation caused by Washington.”

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez added, “What started as a successful SunPass Savings Program has turned into a Toll Relief Program for a second year in a row, further reinforcing our state’s commitment to offering direct, immediate relief to Florida’s families. This support goes a long way for commuters, and I am proud to stand alongside Governor DeSantis in helping Floridians get this much-needed relief.”

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue stated, “Among the many benefits of choosing SunPass, we’re especially proud to offer Florida’s commuters tangible savings for a second year in a row thanks to the bold vision of Governor DeSantis’ Toll Relief Program. Providing a positive customer experience is an essential part of what we do, and this program has delivered real financial relief to Floridians when they need it most.”

Drivers with a Florida-based transponder are automatically enrolled in the program and do not need to apply for the savings.

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