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Severn tolls axe ‘will boost car commuting’

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04 August 2017
 

Car commuting between South Wales and Bristol could grow significantly after the Government abolishes the tolls on the Severn Crossings next year, analysts are predicting. Freight could also switch from rail to road. 

The Government last month announced the abolition of tolls by the end of 2018 (LTT21 Jul). The tolls are currently levied westbound only, and are £6.70 per car and £20 per bus or lorry. 

Estate agents in Bristol expect a substantial increase in demand for...

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