So they pay the toll and they will pay a fee of 40 bucks for us to drive their car across the bridge and then we wait for somebody to bring back our employee to do their regular job. Have a set schedule then people would know what time to arrive at the shuttle instead of elder people ,babies and small kids sitting for hours but Confederation Bridge is not long taking our money.My family and many others use the shuttle on a regular bases.Confederation bridge is making money they can't say they aren't .My family has used the shuttle for 11 years getting our kids back and forth. Signs to watch for, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. A statement from the Confederation Bridge said that effective March 19 at midnight it is temporarily stopping the shuttle service until further notice. Number one, we attend to them. We drove across it and then spent time beach combing on the New Brunswick side while in the shadow of that beautiful bridge. Gift & Specialty Shops, Educational sites. You pay on your return on the PEI side of the bridge. Confederation Bridge is nice however once you are on it there is only one place where it curves that you can take a photo unless you are in high vehicle.The concrete walls / sides of the bridge are pretty high. Michel LeChasseur, the bridge general manager, stopped by CBC News: Compass on Thursday to discuss the new self-serve shuttle and other changes that take effect Feb. 1. There are two big changes in store for drivers who cross the Confederation Bridge: self-serve toll lanes that are easier to use and a self-serve shuttle service. The pedestrian shuttle for the Confederation Bridge remains out of service and there are no immediate plans to resume it while COVID-19 is still a threat to safety, says the bridge's general manager. So stopping at Cape Jourimain before going onto the bridge gives you better views. "We're not the ones doing the triage," he said. Why is it more convenient than the regular bridge shuttle? We're going to give you a transponder, which is a sticker which you put on a plastic card which you put on your mirror. Remember, you have to pay a toll when you leave PEI. have lobster taken, van burned as tensions heighten: chief, Wisconsin judge blocks governor's order limiting capacity, Extra safety scrutiny planned as virus vaccine worries grow, AD jokes Lakers may boycott playing in Orlando after leaving bubble, Emma Roberts and Garret Hedlund Help Fallen Motorcycle Driver After Road Accident, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, Turn Your Old Computer To Like New Again - Blazing Fast, Brilliant Way To Stay Fit & Build Muscle Without A Gym, 23 Cool Products That Could Sell Out In 2020. Confederation Bridge tolls are tax-exempt. 2018 pricing: Vehicles First 2 Axles $47.00 Each Additional Axle $8.00 Motorcycle $18.75. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. ", Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Ex-senator Don Meredith's staff to be compensated $498K for harassment, abuse, Robbery or social justice? It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Do you need to make an appointment to cross? He's back within the time.' My aunt and mother who are 75 and 82 had to wait 1 1/2 hours to come from PEI to NB. And people have to realize they have to sign a waiver because of the liability of us driving your car. Confederation Bridge to offer self-serve shuttle for $15 How does the self-serve shuttle work? Le Chasseur said the shuttle would have to go through the COVID checkpoints on both sides of the bridge, which could complicate matters if any of the passengers do not meet the criteria to cross. Michel Le Chasseur, general manager of Strait Crossing Bridge Ltd., says the pedestrian shuttle poses a risk for the driver, and the company cannot afford an outbreak among its 41 employees. "This inconvenience right now is out of an abundance of precaution for, first of all, our staff," he said. Confederation bridge needs to make some changes, seeing as people are paying for the shuttle serves . side there is no excuse, it's 24/7 right at the foot of the bridge. Drivers can still cross the bridge in their own vehicles, drop off a passenger and return within 40 minutes for a cost of $15. Panoramic South Shore and Confederation Bridge Half Day Tour, Shore Excursion: Charlottetown South Shore and Confederation Bridge, Half-Day Confederation Bridge Tour with Pickup, Only downfall is you have to pay to leave PEI, Ask PrincessZeltron about Confederation Bridge, Hotels near Cape Tormentine Outer Wharf Lighthouses, Hotels near Indian Point Range Lighthouses, Borden-Carleton Visitor Information Centre, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Bayfield, Cape Tormentine Outer Wharf Lighthouses Tickets.
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