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Old Jun 14th 2009, 9:29 pm
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Holy moley, $4 to cross the new bridge in Pitt Meadows, Vancouver?

That's a bit expensive isn't it. Can anybody tell me if that's each way or does it include a return crossing?

http://www.vancouversun.com/Golden+E...318/story.html
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Old Jun 14th 2009, 9:33 pm
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Holy moley, $4 to cross the new bridge in Pitt Meadows, Vancouver?

That's a bit expensive isn't it. Can anybody tell me if that's each way or does it include a return crossing?

http://www.vancouversun.com/Golden+E...318/story.html

Thats one way I believe. Cheaper if you get a transponder, it is actually worth it even at that price, due to the horrendous round trip at present.
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Old Jun 14th 2009, 10:12 pm
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I do not think the OP is telling a complete story. With a transponder leased for $1 per month it's $2.85 per crossing which may well be made up by the savings in time, gas and auto wear.
Humber Bridge GBP 2.70 and Severn Bridge GBP 5.40 ($5.08 and $10.34 respectively).
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Thats one way I believe. Cheaper if you get a transponder, it is actually worth it even at that price, due to the horrendous round trip at present.
I can totally understand the value of time saving BUT i'm shocked it's that steep, especially if it's chargeable each way.

Shame they're dumping the Albion Ferry though.

I'm over there in just over a week so it'll be interesting to have a nosey at it. Heck, i'll even get to sample it in the 30 day free period
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Originally Posted by Refugee from Happyland
Thats one way I believe. Cheaper if you get a transponder, it is actually worth it even at that price, due to the horrendous round trip at present.
I misread at first, thought you typed trampoline. It could be something to consider though
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Old Jun 14th 2009, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Auld Yin
I do not think the OP is telling a complete story. With a transponder leased for $1 per month it's $2.85 per crossing which may well be made up by the savings in time, gas and auto wear.
Humber Bridge GBP 2.70 and Severn Bridge GBP 5.40 ($5.08 and $10.34 respectively).
Well it'll actually be $3.85 per crossing using the transponder

Severn Bridge is a rip off too.

I'm just curious as to whether it's each way. Humber Bridge & Severn Bridge are one way payment only.

Also agree on fuel savings but i was expecting it to be a tad cheaper.
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Originally Posted by el_richo
Well it'll actually be $3.85 per crossing using the transponder
If it's a dollar a month to rent the transponder as Auld yin says then it's $3.75 for the first crossing each month and $2.75 each additional crossing.

http://www.translink.ca/en/Driving/G...-and-Fees.aspx

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Well it'll actually be $3.85 per crossing using the transponder

Severn Bridge is a rip off too.

I'm just curious as to whether it's each way. Humber Bridge & Severn Bridge are one way payment only.

Also agree on fuel savings but i was expecting it to be a tad cheaper.
Humber bridge is £2.70 each way and just about to increase to £2.90
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Its free for the first month - to cross / use that is. . i was there today - doing an aerobics display on the bridge at the partay!!
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