Public inquiry to rule whether prices should rise on the Tamar Crossings
An independent inspector will be hearing arguments for and against the increased costs after hundreds of people objected to the planned price rises
Last updated 15th Oct 2024
A public inquiry starts today in Plymouth after hundreds of people opposed the latest hikes to the cost of using the Tamar Crossings.
The Tamar Toll Action Group say it's an unfair charge as on the Dartford crossing, for example, locals only pay a ÂŁ20 annual fee.
Vice Chair Scott Slavin says the Government needs to bring the Tamar in line, adding: "The crossings have to be funded, they have to be maintained, they have to be kept safe and the money has to come from somewhere.
"We're looking for the Government to step up and provide the support that the two regions need. They do so already for two other major toll crossings in England. Why should we be any different in the South West?"
Ahead of the inquiry, neither Plymouth City or Cornwall Council say they'll be making any comment about the decision to raise charges from next month.
There's more about the arguments put forward by the action group here
There's more about calls to update the charges here