The Dartford Crossing, one of the busiest routes in the United Kingdom, provides significant revenue through its toll fees. However, some local residents struggle with the financial burden of this daily cost. While there is a Local Residents' Discount Scheme (LRDS) in place for residents in Dartford Borough Council and Thurrock Council, unfortunately, residents in the Gravesend area are currently excluded from the said scheme.

Tilbury who are just over the river get the discount but in Gravesend you don’t. But you still get the backlog of traffic from the tunnels moving slowly everyday. 

Recent studies suggest that Gravesend's inclusion in the LRDS could aid economically disadvantaged individuals by reducing their daily travel costs, thereby indirectly aiding local economies. Moreover, it will be a significant step towards guaranteeing fair and equitable treatment of the region's residents.

Therefore, we call upon the appropriate authorities to extend the LRDS coverage to Gravesend for the Dartford Crossing. It is a pressing matter that requires immediate attention and action. Please sign this petition to show your support for this cause.