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Portmore toll fees announced

posted: 2006-07-10 10:08:09
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By Kenrick Josephs

Transport Minister Robert Pickersgill has announced the much anticipated toll rates ranging from $40 to $200 for use of the Portmore Toll Bridge, which opens on July 13.

Minister Pickersgill said there will be frequent users package discounts for all categories of users.

Non-frequent users of the Portmore Toll Bridge traveling in motor cars (class 1) will pay $60.

However frequent users with electronic tags will pay $50 for first 10 trips of a week while each additional trip for that week will cost $40.

Frequent users, driving class 2 vehicles, mainly Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) will pay $90 while non-frequent users will pay $100. Larger vehicles (class 3) such as buses will see frequent users paying $180 and non-frequent paying $200.

The residents of Portmore, who will be forking out more cash to pay these toll fees, are rejecting the announced rates as they were expecting a maximum fee of $30.

Jamaica Labour Party Spokesman on Transport, Mike Henry has also said the cost is unfair and the government could have made the fees cheaper.

Continue to watch this space or see tomorrow Jamaica Gleaner for more updates.

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