UK 'should abolish road tolls'
Date: 19 October 2007
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The abolishment of road tolls in Scotland should be heeded by the British government, as such schemes are detrimental to courier firms and other small businesses.
The Scottish government recently published a bill to abolish road tolls, and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has written to Ruth Kelly, the transport secretary, urging her to do the same.
A recent FSB survey showed that, of 3,500 members, 69 per cent said of businesses said they could not reduce their vehicle usage. Vehicle usage is especially crucial to courier firms and other freight haulage companies.
In fact, 93 per cent of the members said that a vehicle was either crucial or important to their business.
FSB transport chairman Chris Glen said: "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.
"This move would free up businesses to grow and create more jobs. The resulting economic growth would generate more funds for the government to spend on more and better roads. It should be a priority for this government to achieve as soon as possible."
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