The Dartford Crossing toll was introduced to fund its construction and was supposed to be scrapped once those costs were recovered. That happened many years ago — yet the charges continue and are now set to rise.

These increases hit local workers, families, and commuters hardest — especially in Kent and Essex. People are being priced out of working, travelling, and visiting loved ones. With the cost of living crisis still ongoing, this toll is now a form of economic exclusion.