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Something to grate all regular users of the Dartford Crossing (M25 Kent - Essex area)
Effective 1st October, the discount for cars is being reduced. No other prices are changing. The standard rate is £2.50 per crossing, discounted to £1.67 ... after October to be £2.00. It's not much, but still grates to know that the price of a crossing is going to be more, yet the delays and queues seem to get longer. Still no mention of abolished charges if the wait is longer than a predetermined length of time (I won't hold my breath) or start date for build of relief crossing further along the Thames.
Here is the explanation given ...(cut & paste from their email)
With over 55 million vehicles travelling over Dartford Crossing every year, there is an ongoing need to manage increasing demand at the Crossing.
The Government has also committed a further £10 million to reduce congestion at and around the Dartford Crossing. Highways England continue to work with local stakeholders, including Kent County Council, Dartford Borough Council and Thurrock Council, on traffic flow and safety measures that will be delivered over the next few years.
After nine years of operating a 33% discount for cars, the Government has reviewed how fairly the benefits to account holders are spread across different vehicle types and have aligned the Class B rate more closely to Classes C and D.
The new discount rate of £2.00 for Class B vehicles still offers road users a 20% reduction whilst making for a more equitable rate between different vehicle classes.
There are no changes planned for the discount rates for Class C and Class D vehicles or Local Residents Discount Scheme.
Edited by Smileyman on 15/08/2018 at 22:29
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