FTA slams Dartford toll rise

The Freight Transport Association has slammed the Government for increasing charges at the Dartford River Crossing

The first rise comes in October this year, when the toll for a heavy goods vehicle will jump by £1.30, to £5.00. Drivers using the 'Dart-Tag' will see their fee jump from £3.20 to £4.33. Car users will see a 50p increase.