"The changes come into effect on Monday with the Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood previously telling parliament the price hike was due to increased demand since 2014. "The crossing has grown 7.5%, with the crossing now used by an average of more than 150,000 vehicles every day and up to 180,000 vehicles on the busiest days," she said. "Current charging levels are no longer sufficient to achieve their stated aim of managing demand so that the crossing works well for users and local people.""
"This means buses, coaches, vans and other goods vehicles with two axles, will now need to pay 4.20. Meanwhile those with more than two axles will need to pay 8.40. The Department for Transport said journeys made between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 would continue to be free, when there is no need to manage demand, as would those made by motorcycles at any time and the bicycle pick-up service."
Dartford Crossing tolls for cars increase from £2.50 to £3.50, with two-axle buses, coaches, vans and goods vehicles paying £4.20 and vehicles with more than two axles paying £8.40. The rise takes effect on Monday and follows sustained growth in use since 2014, with averages above 150,000 vehicles daily and peaks up to 180,000. Night-time journeys between 22:00 and 06:00 remain free when demand management is unnecessary. Motorcycles, mopeds and quad bikes continue to be exempt from charges, and the bicycle pick-up service remains free. Charging levels were judged insufficient to manage demand effectively for users and local residents.
Read at www.bbc.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]