THE Sandbanks Ferry has announced its changes its toll charges, declaring an increase lower than the maximum toll chargeable.

It will still cost £1 for pedestrians and motorcyclists, however the price for cars and light goods vehciles will rise from £4.75 to £5.

Coach and goods vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes will see prices rise from £9.50 to £10.

To buy 100 passes for motor cars, it will now cost £335 as opposed to the previous price of £295.

Jason du Toit, managing director of the Sandbanks Ferry Company, said: “We are pleased to limit many of the increases to a level lower than the MTC approved increase.

“We appreciate the support from our customers and continue to offer discounts on bulk purchases of passes for holders of Sandbanks Ferry Toll Cards (SFTC’s).

“Paper books of tickets will no longer be available to buy for vehicles from April 1, however the SFTC system is fully operational for bulk purchases, and we will continue to offer books of paper tickets for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles.”