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Who’s traveling in the DR? The tolls paid leave a trail of information on how many are commuting. Toll collections in the Dominican Republic reached a record high of RD$9.03 billion in 2024, according to data provided to Listin Diario by the Ministry of Public Works and RD Vial Public Trust. That compares to RD$8.02 billion in tolls in 2023.

Monthly collections varied significantly throughout the year, with July and August the only two months that show the payment of tolls of more than RD$800 million. In contrast, February had the lowest monthly collection at RD$675,570,920, followed by May with RD$717,633,460.

The peak in July and August can be attributed to school vacations and visits from abroad. August is the peak incoming travel month in the Dominican Republic. The lull in February could be that it is the shortest month and people are recovering from...

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