Commuters across the Bay Area will now face higher bridge tolls, as of an increase that happned on January 1. The toll increase, the last of three voter-approved hikes under Regional Measure 3, will raise regular tolls for two-axle vehicles from $7 to $8 on seven state-owned bridges.
The affected bridges include:
- San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
- Antioch Bridge
- Benicia-Martinez Bridge
- Carquinez Bridge
- Dumbarton Bridge
- Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
- San Mateo-Hayward Bridge
This is the third $1 increase approved by the California Legislature through Senate Bill 595 in 2017 and ratified by voters in 2018. Previous increases took effect in 2019 and 2022.
Toll Rates for Multi-Axle Vehicles
Tolls for vehicles with three or more axles will also rise, with rates increasing as follows:
- $18 for three axles
- $23 for four axles
- $28 for five axles
- $33 for six axles
- $38 for seven or more axles
Discounts for Eligible Drivers
Motorcycles, carpools, and clean-air vehicles using FasTrak® will still receive discounted rates during peak hours (5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays). The discounted toll for these groups will increase from $3.50 to $4. FasTrak® users crossing more than one toll bridge during peak hours may also qualify for a 50-cent discount on the second crossing, with additional discounts available for carpoolers, motorcyclists, and clean-air vehicles.