It now prices much less for drivers to cross the 12.9-kilometre Confederation Bridge linking Prince Edward Island to Canada’s mainland.
Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced this week the toll for a median automobile will drop from $50.25 to $20 to cross the bridge.
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About a million automobiles a 12 months drive over the crossing, which opened in 1997, connecting the Island to New Brunswick.
The toll is barely utilized for automobiles leaving P.E.I.
Different federally supported ferry companies in Jap Canada are additionally seeing their fares decreased by 50 per cent for passengers, automobiles and business visitors.
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The federal authorities estimates the toll and fare reductions will value about $100 million, however Carney predicted the adjustments would generate elevated visitors and decrease the price of residing.
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The federal Liberals promised to decrease the fares in the course of the April election marketing campaign.
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