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Berbice Bridge users want retraction times published

Mar 10, 2009 News

Residents of Berbice are calling on the management of the Berbice River Bridge to implement a system where the opening hours of the bridge are published so that the public can be informed.
A number of residents have complained to this newspaper that they do not know when the bridge is scheduled to retract, and as such they are made to wait for hours, missing important appointments.
The residents are urging the management of the bridge to put a system in place, similar to the one at the Demerara Harbour Bridge, where the closing time is advertised in the daily newspapers.
They expressed satisfaction that the bridge has been completed, and noted that this is the only problem that they are experiencing with it so far.
The residents welcomed the recent reduction in tolls, as they noted that it has helped in reducing the burden on drivers.
SUVs, pick-ups and trucks have been enjoying a reduction in toll charges since March 1 following an intervention by the three Chambers of Commerce in Region Six.
Since the opening of the bridge on December 23, 2008, commuters had complained that the prices were too steep and this led to a meeting with the members of the three Chambers and the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) on February 20.
Vehicles such as RAV 4s, Suzuki Vitaras and other SUVs which now fall under the category of cars and minibuses are paying the same toll charges of $2,200 instead of $4,000.
The charges for Tundras, Prados and similar vehicles have been reduced from $7,600 to $4,000.
The weight system for smaller trucks up to 4,000 kg has been changed and this class of vehicle is also now being charged $4,000.

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