Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, which connects Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, will introduce “Road Pricing” on a trial foundation from the twenty second, with a view to alleviate the issue of visitors congestion.
Until now, tolls on the Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line had been mounted whatever the day of the week or time of day for every class, similar to standard-sized and large-sized autos.
As a countermeasure, the nation and Chiba Prefecture will introduce “road pricing” on a trial foundation from the twenty second to March subsequent 12 months, similar to including tolls throughout busy hours on holidays.
Specifically, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, on the inbound line from Chiba Prefecture to Kanagawa Prefecture, all autos geared up with ETC
▽ From 1:00 pm to eight:00 pm, the value is elevated by 50%,
▽From 8:00 pm to 0:00 am of the subsequent day, the value shall be lowered by 25%.
For instance, the conventional fare for a standard automobile is 800 yen.
▽ 1200 yen throughout excessive hours,
▽ It shall be 600 yen throughout the low-cost time.
The authorities and Chiba Prefecture will confirm the consequences of the trial introduction and think about whether or not to introduce it in earnest from subsequent fiscal 12 months.
Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture stated at a press convention on the twentieth, “By dispersing the traffic that is concentrated in a specific time zone, we hope that more people will come to Chiba Prefecture and stay longer. We would like to collect a wide range of data and evaluate it.”