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The Manitoba government has announced an $11-million program to reduce vehicle registration fees by 10 per cent beginning July 1. Manitoba Public Insurance administers and collects vehicle registration fees on behalf of the provincial government.
As per the statement, most Manitobans will benefit from a $15 decrease to the existing $154 vehicle registration fee as a first step to reverse a 30 per cent increase in these fees in 2012.
The registration fee applies to non-commercial vehicles and trucks, resulting in an annual registration fee of $139. Non-commercial vehicles include passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, farm vehicles, motorcycles/mopeds and personal-use trailers and trucks.
The existing fee for the registration of government and municipal vehicles will continue.
Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton said, “After your home, your car is likely your next biggest expense, and reducing these fees is another step toward making life more affordable for Manitobans. “As a result of COVID-19, we’re working hard across government and with our partners to find ways to provide relief to Manitobans who need it now more than ever.”
Rebates are based on what policyholders paid last year and is expected to be around 11 per cent, or between $140 to $160, per average policyholder.