Highway Robbery
So, the folks at the 407 ETR are increasing the tolls on the highway again? As a resident of North Burlington (approximately 5 minutes from the on ramp), and a commuter to the 401 and Islington area i... continue reading »
"The toll is acceptable if I get a 100% rebate for the )50% price of gas I'm paying in gas taxes. Where can I pick up my cheque?"
"WHO ARE THEY TRYING TO FOOL?? We were told that the rate would only go up with Government approval but that seems to mean, how much the public is willing to pay. Also, the stretch of the 407 that connects the 403 in mississauga with the 403 in Hamilton is"
"Please reduce the fee's!"
"Typically, this government has lied about everything related to the highway system. Same as HYDRO. They protect THEIR FRIENDS and make them rich. Eves is now saying he won't call an election because of SARS. That's his excuse. Here in Burlington, we have "
"Dubble Taxation.Toll roads make sence, if they are part of a well structured transportation infra structure. 407 is not part of such a system and the automobilists and truckers who are forced to use 407, are penalized."
"Unbelievable how our government can enter in a contract for 99 years and allow the privte company to raise rate as they like!"
"this is getting out of control and refuse to support anyone who puts this through"
"too much"
"Our tax dollars paid for the 407, so the government should make sure we are not being overcharged for the sake of profit."
"well you might make less money with me now"
"a real hiway robbery i will not use it any more ,also my employer has told to all emploees not to use it ."
"I have only used the 407 3 times since the prices became ridiculous"
"what else would you expect with this government"
"-open up original 407 documents to the public if you have nothing to hide."
"Let's claim this on our taxes, since the gov't made the mistake on this"
"can we buy shares in company that owns the 407?"
"outrageous"
"its cheaper to take a taxi then drive on 407"
