Dartford Crossing

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Fastback Parcel Solutions

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Original Poster

Is everyone aware about the new system for crossing that comes into effect on 30th November, basically its going to work the same way as the congestion charge does now www.gov.uk/government/news/dart-charge-dartford-crossing-remote-payment lets hope it speeds up the traffic and rids us of the que`s

Fastback Parcel Solutions

1701
Original Poster

Oh by the way the price will also increase in line with government announcement from 2012 lol...

Speed Couriers Nationwide Ltd

10314

But chaos until they finish taking the boots away in feb

Drivers R Us (midlands) LTD

200

At least it will flow better through there when its done.

Drivers R Us (midlands) LTD

200

Thought saying that I bet ya get alot more double deck artics trying to go through the wrong tunnel and maybe hitting the tunnel if there is no control.

A E Delivery

751

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXiCca5nkhA

Cant see the problem myself

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

I hope a receipt is given unlike the boothes... Fed up with writing my own to give to the accountant.

Drivers R Us (midlands) LTD

200

Its going to be the same as the congestion charge so you can pay online and just print it out.

Phax

2250

So whats the NEW price?

Drivers R Us (midlands) LTD

200

Same price but i bet it goes up if you dont pay the same day same as the congestion and you still get the discount if you have the dartag account

Saddlebow Deliveries

588

£3.00 or £2.63 if you have an account.

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

I pay £2 going through the "No change given" with my car derived van..

Saddlebow Deliveries

588

The £3.00 and the £2.63 (pre pay) are the new charges that are coming in November. If you open an account the charge reduces by a third.

Gas Motorcycle Couriers

3617

And its still free for Bikes...

RGM Courier Services

1737

Gas Motorcycle Couriers said:


I pay £2 going through the "No change given" with my car derived van..

I tried that and an attendant who was stood on the other side of the barrier stopped me and made me pay the full amount!

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