| New measures to allow motorists using the Severn Crossings to pay tolls by credit or debit card have been laid before Parliament by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan.
Currently the legislation only permits cash or prepaid electronic payments on the two road bridges spanning the River Severn between England and Wales.
The regulations are expected to come into force on 19 March. The Highways Agency and the concessionaire, Severn River Crossing Plc, will then be able to work to introduce a card payments system.
Sadiq Khan said: "The Severn River Crossings are vital transport links between England and Wales which make invaluable contribution to business and the economy as well as helping to keep friends and family connected.
"Crossing users have made clear they want the convenience of making card payments and we have listened. The new regulations will come into force next month and I am urging Severn River Crossing Plc to work with the Highways Agency to introduce card payments as a matter of urgency to give motorists increased choice of payment methods."
The regulations are expected to come into force on 19 March, 21 days after being laid. |
