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The idea that trucks should be exempted from congestion charging is based on the reality that road freight is an essential industry with essential business to do. Congestion charges are designed to get people who can change their travel plans to do so. Transport operators have very little discretion on changing delivery routes and times.

We’re fully behind the Transport Minister's plan to bring in laws to allow congestion charges. Freight transport is a vital part of our economy, and anything that lets our members get deliveries done more efficiently is a good thing, both for their workers, their customers and the economy.

Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand says that an industry survey commissioned by Ministry of Transport shows that road freight businesses are committed to emissions reduction, but support from government and freight customers will be essential overcoming regulatory and cost barriers. The survey reported that 89% of road freight operator respondents have already started emissions…

Transporting New Zealand was recently contacted by MBIE, advising that some road freight companies aren’t complying with employment standards. This includes not paying minimum wage, ensuring adequate rest breaks, or keeping records of employee’s pay and working hours. We know that protecting their staff and businesses is priority for our members, so we arranged an…