Abuse of supplemental toll operation agreements

By Robert Y. Siy

Oct 01, 2022 12:13 am

THE Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has been granting tollway extensions using the legal instrument known as a supplemental toll operation agreement (STOA).

Although the stated intention of a STOA is to grant an 'extension, linkage or stretch' to an existing tollway, its effect is the same as issuing a new concession. Uncontrolled use of STOAs to expand existing tollways without limit can bring more harm than good, especially in cities.

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