The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC), operator of the binational Rainbow, Whirlpool Rapids, and Lewiston-Queenston Bridges, yesterday announced that US and Canadian currency toll rate increases will take effect on May 1 for all classes of vehicles. The adjustment amounts vary by class. Cash and electronic payment rates for passenger vehicles will rise from USD $5.00/CAD $6.50 to USD $6.00/CAD $8.50. The adjustment is the first since August 2022. Charts of both the current and increased rates are posted online.
According to the NFBC announcement, the May increase “will support critical infrastructure improvements, offset increasing maintenance costs, and ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the three international border crossings under the management of the Commission.” It noted that “increased cost of goods and materials, along with ongoing maintenance expenses, have necessitated the adjustment.”