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 »
"Ripoff drive to election...Go back to May 5, 1999. That's the day former premier Mike Harris called an election. It's also the same day the deal closed on the $3.1-billion sale of 407 Express Toll Route (ETR), or as I call it, Extreme Toll Ripoff. The lat"
"We have been totally sold out !!!!!!!"
"This highway is needed to help the overflow of the 401. It's not working due to the high cost to use it! We the tax payers have already paid for the highway to be built and only the rich have access because they can afford it! I would use it more if it co"
"Based on the deal struck, the only control we have is whether we use the highway or not. Unfortunately, I love using it, so I feel like I'm being screwed either way. I'm all for privatization, but the 407, Ontario Hydro... When is enough, enough."
"I use the 407 to get to the cottage, and it will take me even longer if i didn't use the 407. I am willing to take the longer route, if i have to pay more. It's ludarics."
"OUTRAGEOUS!!!"
"the now 407 from oakville to burlington WAS originally planned out as the 403.. how the heck did the 407 people manage to fenagle that new extension for the toll road? Why did this happen? how come the 403 has to be split in to two highways ? it seems a b"
"enough is enough !!!"
"Right On !!!!!!!"
"we are seniors on limited income, we have 3 sets of grandchildren we visit & the 407 takes the edge off of the drives...every one is always looking at the bottom line...think of us old folks!"
