TOLLS WORLDWIDE * USA - New York Thruway jump 5 percent
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association opposes the diversion of any highway tax or toll to fund non-highway projects
New York,NY,USA -Land Line Magazine, by David Tanner -January 4, 2010: -- For truckers facing pressure from the state and the threat of fines for traveling on back roads, a 5 percent toll increase on the New York Thruway promises to add up... The increase was approved in 2008 and took effect Monday, Jan. 4. Officials say the rate hike will bring in an additional $27 million for capital improvements... As Thruway users know all too well, New York state law authorizes a portion of toll revenue from the Thruway to be diverted to the state’s Canal Corporation...
* Slovakia - New Electronic Toll System Started in
Bratislava,Slovakia -SKToday -January 1, 2010: -- The Slovak Republic changes the system of charging the road infrastructure from highway stickers to the electronic toll collection system. The new electronic tolling system put into operation at midnight on 1st January 2010... All motor vehicles subjects to the new toll payment liability must be equippped with a special on-board unit. Registration into the new electronic tolling system is mandatory. The liability of registration applies to the owners and operators of motor vehicles...
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