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The franchisees of Western Harbour Crossing (WHC) and Route 3 (Country Park Section) (Route 3) will maintain actual tolls at the current levels, despite the increases in their statutory tolls.
"WHC and Route 3 are entitled to increase their statutory tolls if the actual net revenue falls short of the minimum estimated net revenue specified in the law," a Transport and Housing Bureau spokesman said today (July 30).
"We understand the two tunnel companies will keep the actual tolls unchanged for all types of vehicles so that motorists will not be affected. We hope that more concessions could be offered. "
The toll adjustment mechanisms for WHC and Route 3 are specified in the Western Harbour Crossing Ordinance (Chapter 436) and the Tai Lam Tunnel and Yuen Long Approach Road Ordinance (Cap. 474) respectively.
The franchisees of WHC and Route 3 recently notified the Government of their decisions to exercise their right to effect a statutory toll increase.
The new statutory tolls of WHC will come into effect tomorrow (July 31), whereas those of Route 3 will take effect on August 1. The tunnel companies will offer concessions to all types of vehicles so that current toll levels will be maintained.
Ends/Thursday, July 30, 2009
Issued at HKT 20:26
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