HGVs drivers will have to pay Manchester Congestion Charge

The Manchester congestion charge organisers have stated that all trucks will have to pay to travel in Manchester during peak hours.  Hauliers have been urged to ensure that they have their say in a referendum later this year.  HGV’s may be charged the same fees as cars.

Hauliers are apparently unsure about whether or not trucks will have to pay the charges and so the TIF (Transport Innovation Fund), responsible for the plan, has clarified:

“We have made it clear that under the proposals being considered as part of the public consultation HGVs would only pay the same rate as cars.

“The weekday-only, peak-time congestion charge prices for HGVs would be £2 to cross the outer ring heading towards the city centre between 7am and 9:30am and £1 to cross the inner ring. There would be no charge for heading out of the city centre at this time of the day.”

“During the evening peak, between 4pm and 6:30pm, HGVs would pay £1 to exit the city centre if they crossed the inner ring and £1 to cross the outer ring. There would be no charge for vehicles heading towards the city centre at this time of the day.

“There would be no charge at all, regardless of the direction of travel, outside the limited times mentioned, and there is also no charge at all to drive on the M60.”

If the Manchester congestion charge does indeed apply to HGV drivers during peak hours, this could have a significant effect on their work.  Alternatives could include making deliveries and pick-ups outside of hours, meaning people will have to change their working hours to allow for this, so it is important that hauliers attend the referendum and be sure that their voice is heard.

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