You no longer have to pay to cross the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges.
John Horgan recently announced that the Government of B.C. would be eliminating tolls on the two bridges and that took effect today.
"We're taking immediate action to make life more affordable and get people moving by scrapping unfair tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges," said Premier Horgan last week. "This is just one of many steps we'll be taking in the coming weeks and months to make life easier for families throughout British Columbia."
The move delivers on Horgan’s election promise to put an end to bridge tolls.
Families who regularly have to cross the Fraser River will save an average of $1,500 a year, with commercial drivers who use the bridges once a day set to save $4,500.
Approximately 121,000 vehicles cross the Port Mann Bridge every day, with another 40,000 vehicles using the Golden Ears Bridge.
The move wasn’t only about money either, as the government says the removal of tolls will also decrease traffic congestion along other corridors.
"Many people have been travelling out of their way to avoid tolls because they simply cannot afford them," said Premier Horgan. "Getting rid of tolls will shorten commute times and clear up other routes, so people can spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with their families."
Bills accumulated up until Friday will still need to be paid.
Previously, the toll to cross the Port Mann was $3.15 for cars, pickup trucks and SUVs, $6.30 for medium-sized vehicles (i.e. cars with trailers or RVs) and $9.45 for commercial vehicles.
The toll to cross the Golden Ears was $3.20 to $4.45 for cars, pickup trucks and SUVs, $6.35 to $7.55 for medium-sized vehicles, and $9.45 to $10.70 for commercial vehicles.
