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Sandi
In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17948
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has managed to get the toll removed, for bikes, from the Humber Bridge.
From April 1 2012 motorcycles will be able to cross the bridge free, instead of the normal £1.30.
This is great news, and follows years of hard work, meetings with the Humber Bridge Board, and a slow pay demonstration ride.
In a statement, MAG spokesman Peter Walker said: "Our main objection to the toll was that whilst charging motorcycles the bridge is not promoting a more economical mode of transport.
"We would like to thank the Humber Bridge Board for this forward thinking approach and all those that have supported us in the campaign over many years."
To celebrate, East Yorkshire MAG is organising a mass ride over the bridge at 00.01 on the April 1.
See their website for details.
Bikes already go free on the Severn Bridge, Dartford crossing and Tyne Tunnel.
Sandi
In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17948
I've got a funny feeling that the ride over the bridge is a *hoax, there's no mention of it on the E Y MAG website.
*notice the date it's supposed to take place
Bikeabill
In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4484
hope it is free Sandi, it will make a big difference to me we'v been trying to get the price removed for long enough
Wills
In: New Brighton
Posts: 3269
I've just had a look at the Humber Bridge website and it's genuine. Mersey tunnels are also free for bikes, btw.
Holmfirthgirl
In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156
the toll removal for bikes is true - I think Sandi was referring to the mass ride on 01/04 being a bit of a fib
Phil
In: Liverpool
Posts: 797
You beat me to it wills
Sandi
In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17948
I think Sandi was referring to the mass ride on 01/04 being a bit of a fib
That is exactly what I meant Stella, does anyone know for certain if the ride over will take place?
Sandi
In: Huddersfield, W
Posts: 17948
Thanks to YID for letting me know that this event is genuine.
On the 1st of April the Humber Bridge will be free for motorcycles, with this in mind we have decided to have a "SYMBOLIC" crossing of the Bridge at 1 minute past midnight on Sunday the 1st of April.
After years of campaigning we couldn't let this excellent achievement go by without some form of recognition.
Now I know some of you will be thinking midnight? It's way past my bedtime but if you can stay awake that late and fancy joining us, we are meeting in the Waitrose carpark Willerby at 11.30PM. See you there!
Contact details are on their website at:
http://east-yorks.mag-uk.org
Bikeabill
In: Hull /Hessle
Posts: 4484
fell asleep and missed this so did any go
Deleted Member
In: NA
Posts: 0
i didnt but there quite a few according to the news report..
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