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TOLL * UK - FTA outraged at Severn toll hike
FTA: it has labelled as ‘gratuitous and cynical’ tolls hikes
(Video from YouTube, by civilengineeringtv -7 Jan 2009: Short film about the Second Severn Crossing, created by the Severn Bridges Visitor Centre)
Wales,UK -HGV (UK) -November 10, 2010: -- HGV operators using the Severn crossing, already the most expensive toll in the UK, will be forced to pay an extra 80p in the New Year, which could be the kiss of death for those companies that rely on this vital trade corridor... The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has been very vocal in its campaign to freeze what it has labelled ‘gratuitous and cynical’ tolls hikes, but had been encouraged by the decision to look more closely at the damaging and undeniable impact these tolls have on businesses, on both sides of the river... Ian Gallagher, FTA’s Policy Manager for Wales, said: “Mike Penning’s announcement has come as a massive body blow to the industry which will be felt across Wales and the south west of England" ... The decision to charge so much for vehicles that have to use the bridge is not only irresponsible, when companies are struggling in tough trading conditions, it could be the last straw... The tolls already cost companies many thousands of pounds a month; there are genuine fears that such an unexpected and significant price hike could be unsustainable and force companies to consider redundancies and even insolvencies...
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