What are the parties promising on Fuel and transportation costs?

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Fuel and transportation costs platforms

Here's what the 2024 Nova Scotia election parties are promising.

PC

Remove tolls on the Macdonald and MacKay Bridges

"Eliminating tolls on Macdonald and MacKay Bridges to improve the flow of traffic in the HRM." — Make It Happen, retrieved 2024-11-10

"Removing tolls on the MacKay and Macdonald bridges is expected to cost $40 - $50 million and will be implemented by April 1, 2025." — pcpartyns.ca, retrieved 2024-11-10
Run a feasibility study to consider building light rail

"A feasibility study to build light rail for commuters that will give Nova Scotians more of the most precious asset: time. Less time in traffic, less time commuting means more time for what matters most: family and community. Rail routes to be explored will begin with Windsor to Mill Cove, Bedford and in CBRM." — Make It Happen, retrieved 2024-11-10

Liberal

Make public transit free

"A Nova Scotia Liberal government will make public transit free across Nova Scotia, eliminating barriers to transportation and providing up to $5,000 per year in savings for those who switch from driving to commuting by public transit." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09
Fund immediate solutions to congestion, like Halifax's plan for bus rapid transit
Create a joint task-force with the Halifax Regional Municipality to reduce congestion
Build a new, six-lane bridge with active transportation infrastructure and bus lanes, to replace the MacKay Bridge

"A Nova Scotia Liberal government would work with the Halifax Dartmouth Bridge Commission to build a new, six lane bridge with active transportation infrastructure and bus lanes to support rapid transit in Halifax. This will reduce congestion and protect the people and goods that travel that bridge every day." — Better Deal for Nova Scotians, retrieved 2024-11-09

NDP

Remove the gas tax until inflation is no longer high

"Provide immediate relief with a Gas Tax Holiday by cutting the gas tax, saving you 15.5 cents per litre at the pump every time you fill up. We will keep this cut in place while inflation is high and as we work to bring down your costs." — Leadership You Can Believe In, retrieved 2024-11-16

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