Motorists will enjoy toll-free rides on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) and 20 percent discounts on three other expressways on Aug 31.

Works Minister Shaziman Abu Mansor said no toll charges would be imposed on all types of vehicles using the LDP from 12.01am to midnight on Aug 31.

This will benefit about 450,000 vehicles which are using the LDP daily, he told reporters after attending the breaking of fast hosted by Tampin Umno division in Kampung Bangkahulu in Gemas today.

"This is the first time a concessionaire provides toll-free rides to show their gratitude to motorists and usher in the 53rd independence day celebration.

"I hope other concessionaires will emulate the LDP," he added.

Meanwhile, Shaziman said three other concessionaires - Plus Expressway Sdn Bhd, Linkedua Sdn Bhd and Elite Sdn Bhd - had offered 20 percent discounts to Class 1 motorist (personal car) on Aug 31 and Sept 1.

The discounts on the North-South Expressway, Seremban-Port Dickson Expressway, Johor Bahru-Singapore Second Link and the North-South Expressway Central Link are from 12.01am to 7am on both days.

The current discount during these hours on normal days are 10 percent.

He said, however, motorists entering the Second Link from Tanjung Kupang Toll Plaza would not enjoy the discount.

- Bernama