DRIVERS could be hit with extra costs if the government decides to introduce “pay as you drive” toll charges. It would fill a potential £30billion black hole in the public finances due …
“Road pricing offers the opportunity to resolve these issues in a way that works for motorists and society.”Currently, road pricing is seen on the M6 toll - charging up to £7 for cars and £12.60 for HGVs during the week.is another example, with other cities looking to follow in the capital’s footsteps.
AA president Edmund King previously suggested that motorists could drive for a certain number of miles before being charged, according to The Guardian. He said last year that a road pricing system could allow drivers to have 3,000 free miles - with an extra 1,000 in rural areas - before paying per journey.
Meanwhile, the RAC said last year that an eventually road pricing system "would probably use vehicle tracking technology to monitor how much we drive".The Sun has contacted the Department for Transport for comment.We pay for your stories!
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