The UK Department for Transport announced a hefty 40% increase in the Dart Charge, effective September 1, raising fees for car drivers from £2.50 to £3.50. Other vehicles, including buses and vans, will face similar increases. MP Julia Lopez criticized the hike, calling it an unwelcome burden for residents reliant on the crossing for work and family. While acknowledging the need for traffic management, she expressed concerns over the steep rise and its impact on household budgets, emphasizing the lack of alternatives for users. Early morning crossings and motorcycles will remain exempt from charges.
This 40 percent rise will come as an unwelcome shock to constituents, especially those who rely on the crossing for work or family commitments.
I understand the need to manage traffic and maintain vital infrastructure, but this is a steep increase in one go and adds to the financial pressure on people's household budgets.
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