The Severn Bridge Tolls will be radically overhauled when the two crossings pass into public ownership. Transport Minister Andrew Jones’s announcement that the Severn Bridges won’t be a “cash-making exercise” when they return to public ownership has been hailed as a big win for the Freight Transport Association and its members. Mr Jones told the Welsh … [Read more...]
Severn Tolls kick in the teeth for Wales, says FTA
The Budget announcement that the Severn River Crossing tolls are to continue once the concession ends has been described as a ‘kick in the teeth’ for businesses in Wales and south west England, by the Freight Transport Association. The news – which was included in George Osborne’s Budget Statement this afternoon, is considered a bitter blow for the … [Read more...]
Budget: UK car making boosted but some doubt effects
Britain’s automotive industry has been given a massive boost in the Budget, says the SMMT. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, “The £100 million injection into connected car research, development and testing – to be matched by industry - will provide a vital boost to the UK automotive industry and put us ahead in the global race to build the cars of … [Read more...]
Bridge Tolls to stay for another 12 years?
Severn Bridge tolls could be charged until 2027. That is the cut off date the British Government has to continue charging even when the concession to Bridge builders ends in 2018. The additional nine-years of possible tolls has been unearthed by Plaid Cymru during discussions on the annual price rises, which took affect again last week. The … [Read more...]
Renewed call for end to Severn tolls
Scrapping Severn tolls would be a welcome shot in the arm for business, says the Freight Transport Association. The tolls on the Severn bridges are an unfair burden on both businesses and commuters and must be scrapped as soon as possible, said the FTA after it was revealed the Liberal Democrats’ UK wide ‘Pre-Manifesto’ will contain a commitment to scrap … [Read more...]
