The service is designed for people who don’t use E-tags regularly.

The short term E-tag addresses the problem of visitors to Sydney having to call individual motorways as they use them and pay for tolls over the phone.

Bathurst MP Gerard Martin said there was now one tag motorists could rent and use all over Sydney - and give back when they’re finished.

“The initial trial included six registries - here in Bathurst as well as Campbelltown, Charlestown, Wollongong, Maitland and Gosford - and was aimed at introducing mainly regional motorists to a more convenient way of using Sydney’s motorways,” he said.

“Due to the success of that trial, the short term E-tag is now available in all the RTA’s E-Toll registries throughout the city and at regional centres including Dubbo, Tamworth, Albury, Tweed Heads and Springwood.”

Mr Martin said feedback suggested people recognise the short-term tags as a practical, cost-effective means of travelling around the city.

“The RTA short-term tag carries a $5 weekly fee. Toll costs are charged to the motorist’s credit card. There is no deposit or vehicle matching fee required and no limit to the number of weeks the tag is active,” he said.

“The tags can be used on all motorways in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.”

For more information on the RTA short- term tag or for locations of E-toll registries visit the RTA website at www.rta.nsw.gov.au