Those using the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels will face charges from April 7, yet certain drivers will be eligible for discounts.
The fee will apply between 06:00 and 22:00, seven days a week, with the aim of managing traffic levels across the tunnels, repaying costs for building the new Silvertown Tunnel, and cover ongoing maintenance and operation costs at both tunnels.
However, low-income residents in 12 east London boroughs and the City of London, and on certain benefits, are eligible for a 50% discount on tunnel crossing charges by pre-registering with TfL.
To qualify for the 50% residents' discount for Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge, you must live within the East London low-income residents' discount zone.
The boroughs:
Drivers on the certain benefits will also be eligible for a 50% discount.
The benefits:The East London low-income residents' discount would last for a period of at least three years from April 7.
Other discounts are available for small businesses, sole traders and charities registered and operating from Greenwich, Newham or Tower Hamlets. This stands at a £1 discount on the off-peak charge on a maximum of three vehicles.
The charge will also not apply for vehicles:
An off-peak rate of £1.50 will apply the majority of the time for motorcycles, cars and small vans registered for TfL Auto Pay.
Peak charges will be £2.50 for motorcycles and £4 for cars and small vans. These will apply for four hours northbound in the morning (from 06:00 to 10:00) and three hours southbound in the evening (from 16:00 to 19:00).
Large vans will pay an off-peak rate of £2.50 if registered with TfL Auto Pay, or £6.50 during peak hours, and HGVs will pay an off-peak rate of £5.00 if registered with TfL Auto Pay, or £10 during peak hours.
