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Written question asked by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing: Tolls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to review the affordability of the Dart Charge.

Answer

The Department for Transport has no plans to review the affordability of the Dart Charge. The current charges for the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing were set in 2014, following an impact assessment, which took account of benefits and disadvantages to business and personal users, prior to a public consultation. The charges exist to manage demand and congestion at the Crossing

The charge levels and concessions available take account of local people’s need to use the Crossing. Residents of the Boroughs of Dartford and Thurrock can pay £10 for 50 crossings, plus 20p for each additional crossing or £20 a year for unlimited use. Disabled users who are exempt from vehicle tax are also exempt from paying the Dart Charge, if they are using the same vehicle. Any Crossing user can set up an account that will allow automatic payment for each trip and a prepaid account also offers users a discount of up to 20 per cent.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
282173
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Tolls Dartford-Thurrock crossing
Link
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