The Tyne Tunnel has made headlines since switching over to a new cashless system towards the back end of last year, but the company behind the transport link has been working closely with local authorities to suggest compromises which keep road users in good stead.
And a brand-new hardship fund was proposed at last weeks full meeting of North Tyneside Council, which aims to pay the fines of those who will be hit hardest financially by the repercussions of non-compliance of the open-road tolling system implemented on November 8 2021.
Prior to the council meeting which took place last Thursday (20 January), tunnel bosses had agreed to start a fund in a bid to prevent financial hardship for those hit heaviest by unpaid toll charge notices (UTCNs).
