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Dartford Crossing Charges to Rise This Autumn Due to Increased Demand
KENT, ENGLAND, JUN 17 – Charges for cars and commercial vehicles will rise by up to 40% to manage demand on a crossing used by over 150,000 vehicles daily, officials said.
- The Labour Government will increase Dartford Crossing tolls by 40% starting September 1, 2025, raising car charges from £2.50 to £3.50 between Essex and Kent.
- The rise follows tolls remaining unchanged since 2014 despite daily traffic nearing 200,000 vehicles, prompting officials to update fees to manage congestion.
- Van drivers will pay £4.20 up from £3, pre-pay passes will rise to £2.80, and discounts remain for local residents, with free crossings from 10pm to 6am.
- Conservative MP Richard Holden called the increase 'just another tax on motorists' forced to use this route, while Labour MP Jim Dickson described it as 'unwelcome'.
- The hike could incentivize use of the new Lower Thames Crossing funded by £590m, aiming to reduce Dartford congestion, but critics warn it burdens commuters and businesses.
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perspectivemedia.comDartford Crossing charge will rise in September, minister says
The Dartford Crossing is used by an average of more than 150,000 vehicles a day.
·London, United Kingdom
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Thurrock GazetteDartford Crossing charges to rise this autumn due to increased demand
Standard charges for drivers using the Dartford Crossing are set to rise from £2.50 to £3.50 from September.
·Basildon, United Kingdom
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Dartford Crossing charge to increase by 40 PER CENT in September – here's how much you'll have to pay - Business Fast
Drivers face an increase in pricing to use the Dartford Crossing from September in what motoring groups have dubbed a blatant 'revenue raiser'.With the charge first introduced in 2003, it was last upped a decade ago in 2014.However, from 1 September 2025, the cost will be going up again - and by 40 per cent.Lilian
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