Proposed toll hike at the Berbice Bridge highest in the world. Government to seek legal advice to halt any increase.

Georgetown- The Minister of public works David Patterson says Government will not sign off on any increase in toll being proposed by the management of BCCI. He said government will be seeking legal advice from the Attorney General Chambers on the issue. The Chairman of the company Surendra Persaud announced Tuesday that Thebes toll will be increased considerably since no approval was given over the years for adjustments. He has no answer about the impact this will have on drivers plying the route. The toll increase commences on November 12 2018.