Tyne Tunnel toll increase set to hit South Tyneside journeys - here's who it impacts
The Tyne Tunnel have announced a toll increase that will come in next month.
South Tyneside travellers are being reminded that Tyne Tunnel toll increase is on its way.
Currently, it costs either £2.50 or £5 to make a single journey through the tunnels, depending on the size of vehicle, with a 10% discount for those who use a prepaid account.
However, there will be a 10p rise, taking the price of the Class 2 toll to £2.60 for cars, vans or buses weighing less than 3.5 tonnes. The Class 3 toll, for LGVs, HGVs or buses heavier than 3.5 tonnes, is to jump by 20p to £5.20.
In February, the North East Combined Authority confirmed that TT2 crossing increase.
Pre-Paid Account holders will continue to receive a 10% discount on their journey, making the new toll for account holders £2.34 for Class 2 vehicles and £4.68 for Class 3 vehicles.