RHA calls for review of road tolls policies
RHA calls for review of road tolls policies
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the government to revise the current system of road tolls in order to avoid unnecessary penalising of hauliers.
Although the organisation acknowledged that road tolls on strategic routes can help to ease congestion, it expressed concern that a combination of tolls and high fuel duty may be forcing companies to stop using these roads altogether.
Katie Gibbs, the RHA's head of communications, said this will lead to hauliers being forced to use minor roadways, which will cause disruption both in terms of delivery schedules and for general road users.
The organisation therefore stated that the government "cannot have it both ways" and suggested an amendment of policy is necessary, such as reduced duty for essential users of fuel.
"If this is not achieved, tolling to lessen congestion will be nothing more than a short-term solution to a long-term problem," added Ms Gibbs.
This comes after the RHA expressed disappointment earlier this year with the coalition government's decision to not to abolish fuel duty increases planned by previous Labour chancellor Alistair Darling.
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