Erskine tolls up?
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HEAVY VEHICLES crossing t Erskine Bridge in Scotland v have to pay an 80p toll fee stead of the current 50p if nc proposals are approved.
Announcing the proposa Secretary of State for Scotia George Younger remind' bridge users that tolls have r been increased since it w opened in July 1971. During t financial year 1978/79 the defi was estimated at £2.5m.
Heavy goods vehicles with concessionary rate for freque use currently pay 30p, but will future pay 50p. Vehicles requ ing an escort are to pay doub with the fee leaping from £5 £10.
Members of the public a able to inspect the detail' proposals for the next six wee,' during which time objectiol may be lodged with Mr Young( A date for the introduction of ti new tolls has yet to be fixec
A TACHOGRAPH seminar f+ managers and supervisors is I be held by Transport Drivl Training (Esher) Ltd on Ni vember 20.
In addition, courses for th Certificate of Professional Con petence in Road Haulag (National) are to be held bi tween November 10-14 and NI( vember 24-428.
One-day courses for drivers c vehicles fitted with cranes take place on November 18 and DE cember 16.