Commercial Traffic Not Included in Upcoming Toll Cuts

Commercial traffic not included in upcoming toll cuts

Atlantic Canadians are seeing a mix of savings and disappointment after the federal government announced cuts to bridge and ferry tolls.

Business federation hails Ottawa's move to cut bridge, ferry tolls

The CFIB welcomes Ottawa’s decision to cut tolls on the Confederation Bridge and regional ferries, calling it a major win.

Carney slashes Marine Atlantic ferry rates by half for travel between N.L. and mainland

Traveling between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia by ferry will be cheaper for passengers starting on Aug. 1.

Fare cuts coming Aug. 1 for Marine Atlantic

A ferry trip between this province and Nova Scotia, will soon be cheaper. As NTV’s Beth Penney tells us, as of August 1st, Marine Atlantic will cut its rates, with a new funding promise today from the Prime Minister.

Feds to Reduce Marine Atlantic Fares by Half, Freeze Commercial Rates

The federal government is making good on an election promise to cut costs for those traveling on Marine Atlantic ferries. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement this morning in Prince Edward Island with the Confederation Bridge as his backdrop. Ottawa is providing funding to cut fares on Marine Atlantic, a vital extension of the Trans Canada Highway, by 50 per cent for passengers and passenger vehicles, and freeze commercial freight ra…

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