E-TOLL

Toll roads and bridges have been around for many centuries, it is a sign of the times however that our public roads are again being sprinkled with private roads.    These major links do save us time and fuel on our journeys but at a cost. These manned sections do cost the Toll companies with increased overheads for the salary/wages of the booth operators.  The bean counters don’t like these expenses and as a consequence Capt Bligh will phase out all manned toll booths by 1 July 09.

That has little relevance to me, however, members of TSOAQ might want to know what is about to happen.  New accounts or E toll transponders don’t cost anything to acquire. But it does make a huge difference if we are in convoy and some of the convoy have to stop and pay cash which does hold up the whole group.

My suggestion is to get an E toll transponder sooner rather than later so our touring party can move through these bottlenecks quicker and we can get to our destinations faster.

If you are wanting to know more than get on the web at ;   www.qldmotorways.com.au

You can even order a unit through this site.

cheers

Phil Strong