About reduction of Expressway toll

~Up to 1,000 yen for local holidays, more than 30% off on weekdays, etc.~

March 13, 2009
Road Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
(Germany) Japan Expressway Ownership and Debt Repayment Organization
East Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
Central Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
West Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
Shuto Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hanshin Expressway Co., Ltd.
Honshu-Shikoku Expressway Co., Ltd.

1 Introducing the tariff reduction stage

  • Expressway The price reduction will be introduced gradually from the ready menu.
  • Up to 1,000 yen for holidays in rural areas, March 28, except for transit exceptions when connecting between specific interchanges (major metropolitan area straddle, etc.) Will be introduced from. From April 29, the metropolitan area straddle etc. As for the local area, the maximum is 1,000 yen in total.

About common knowledge about 2 new charges

  • For holiday discounts, you can check the charges (simple price list) between major ICs on the following website.
http://www.jehdra.go.jp/goannai.html (link is posted)
(Detailed search system (portable) will be published on the company website by the discount start date)
  • In order to respond promptly and accurately to inquiries about charges, we will also strengthen our customer service.

3 Response to traffic congestion

  • (1) Prior notice to users regarding traffic congestion prediction and distributed use
  • (2) Providing traffic congestion information using road information boards
  • (3) Deployment of a warning vehicle at the end of the traffic jam to prevent rear-end collisions
  • (4) Placement of traffic control staff at SA/PA parking lots
We will strengthen our response while cooperating with related organizations.

About further approach for tourism promotion as 4 economic measures

Nishi Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. will also cooperate with inns and other facilities in conjunction with this reduction to make efforts to save your travels.

[3/28 "Michi Tabi" website open] http://www.michitabi.com/

【Attachment】

Attachment 1 Main schedule for price reduction

March 20th (Friday, public holiday)
  • Honshi Expressway/Aqua Line Saturday/Sunday/holiday Maximum 1,000 yen

    *Honshi Expressway weekday 30% off from 3/23 (Monday)

From Saturday, March 28th
  • Local areas, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays Maximum 1,000 yen (exception for transit when connecting between specific interchanges (major metropolitan area, etc.) *excluding)

    *Some areas in rural areas (equal charge area straddle, enclave, etc.)

    However, if you go through the Ken-O Road O Expressway, Meishin Expressway and Chugoku Expressway, the total charge for the rural area will be 1,000 yen from the beginning.

  • Suburban section Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays daytime (6 to 22:00) 30% off
  • Metropolitan Expressway Sundays and holidays discount (eg Tokyo line 500 yen) 3/29 (Sun) ~
  • Hanshin Expressway Weekends and holidays discount (eg Hanshin East line 500 yen)
From March 30th (Monday)
  • Rural area, 30% discount on weekdays (100km limit during daytime (9 to 17:00))
From April 29 (Wednesday/holiday)
  • Local areas, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 1,000 yen (major metropolitan area straddle)

Menus that will be introduced subsequently

  • Discount on special sections (Hida, Enayama tunnel, etc.)

    *Introduce 3 discounts in the time when there is no discount

  • Holiday bus discount

    *Additional 3% off the payment after the weekend discount on weekends and holidays (pre-registration required)

  • Relaxation of weekday daytime distance restrictions (100km discount)

    *If you use over 100km, you will get a discount for 100km

[Contact (customers only)]

NEXCO EAST Customer Center
 TEL:0570-024-024(ナビダイヤル)(24時間)
 又はTEL:03-5338-7524(PHS、IP電話のお客さま)
NEXCO CENTRAL Customer Center
 TEL:0120-922-229(フリーコール)(24時間)
又はTEL:052-223-0333(フリーコールがご利用できないお客さま)
NEXCO WEST Customer Center
 TEL:0120-924863(フリーコール)(24時間)
 又はTEL:06-6876-9031(フリーコールがご利用できないお客さま)
Shutoko ETC Call Center
 TEL:03-6667-5859(9:00~18:00)
Hanshin Expressway Customer Center
 TEL:06-6576-1484(平日8:30~19:00、土日祝日9:00~18:00)
JB Honshi Expressway customer service
 TEL:078-291-1033(9:00~17:30 但し、12/29~1/3はご利用できません)
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