M6toll introduces new toll prices and additional off-peak rate

Midland Expressway, operator of the M6toll, has announced new toll prices including an additional off-peak rate which will come into effect next month.

The new pricing structure follows a series of product trials over the past 12 months to introduce a wider range of options for local users, MEL said.

The M6toll was originally built to take long-distance traffic off the congested M6 but as part of its ongoing commitment to support the regional economy, ease local congestion and save travel time for its customers, MEL has also encouraged and seen a strong boost in local use.

Three new pricing options are being launched today for local drivers.

Hopper, Shuttle and Return Pass offer attractive discounts to drivers who regularly use the road.

The new toll prices include a new off-peak rate for drivers using the road on weekdays between 5am – 7am and 7pm – 11pm.

Andy Cliffe, chief executive at MEL, said: “The M6toll has been alleviating huge volumes of traffic from the M6 and its surrounding roads for more than 15 years, providing a safer and more reliable route around the Midlands. The M6toll is significantly faster than alternative routes, making planning more accurate for businesses and individuals and boosting overall efficiency.

“Since 2014 we’ve seen a 14% increase in trucks using our road – a recent industry study of HGVs shows that the M6toll is a safer road for travel than the M6 owing to a much lower accident rate, and with better fuel economy due to free-flowing traffic, HGV users also benefit from reduced fuel costs and emissions.

“We’re committed to making our route stress-free and reliable for all, that’s why we’ve put customer feedback at the heart of our new off-peak price bands and our recent product trials to cap prices for local drivers, ensuring we maximise the positive impact of the M6toll across the Midlands and beyond.”

New toll prices
From Friday 12th July, prices will rise between 10p and 30p for motorbikes and cars, between 10p and 50p for light goods vehicles and between 20p and 50p for heavy goods vehicles, depending on the time of travel.
Tiered pricing
Weekday pricing will change from the current day and night rates to include an additional off-peak discounted rate for drivers travelling on Monday to Friday between 5am – 7am and 7pm – 11pm.
Following a series of product trials over the past 12 months, MEL is launching three new pricing options (Hopper, Shuttle and ReturnPass) which cap prices and offer attractive savings to local drivers who regularly use the road.
Hopper caps weekly travel to £35 a week based on 10 return trips, which could save drivers over 35% a month.
Shuttle allows commuters to benefit from unlimited local journeys for £20 a week, which would save the average driver over £100 a month based on a commuting week.
For those travelling longer distances, ReturnPass provides a 20% saving on every same-day return journey.