FSB urges government to abolish road tolls
Date: 02 October 2007
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging transport secretary Ruth Kelly to publish a bill to abolish road tolls, which greatly affect couriers and other logistics drivers.
Following a move by the Scottish government to do the same, Ms Kelly is being asked to look at removing road tolls in order to remove what is seen as a significant economic barrier.
Doing so would reduce the overall road cost on business, allowing for more growth and more jobs. A recent survey by the FSB found that 93 per cent of its members said that a vehicle was either crucial or important to their business.
The issue is particularly pertinent to those who rely greatly on roads, such as courier companies.
FSB transport chairman Chris Glen said: "The Scottish government took the welcome step of abolishing road tolls across the whole of Scotland. The UK government needs to follow suit.
"Transport presents a significant cost for small businesses and it is essential that the government finds ways to relieve this burden to increase competitiveness. The FSB urges the government to follow the Scottish example and legislate to abolish tolls on bridges, tunnels and crossings, where there are no toll-free alternatives.
He added that the economic growth would result in more funds for the government, which could then be spent on improving roads.
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