Pay in local stores replaces toll booths with new PayPoint partnership  

PayPoint has launched a new partnership with Tyne Tunnels operator TT2.

As the physical toll booths are being removed from Tyne Tunnels as part of the Tyne Pass project, a range of pre-payment and pay later solutions, including cash payments at local PayPoint stores, are being offered to drivers.

The PayPoint collaboration enables toll payments to be made up to midnight on the day after someone uses the tunnel, paying in cash or card at one of the 28,000 PayPoint retailers nationwide.

Over 50,000 customers travel through the Tyne Tunnels each day, and queuing on toll plazas causes significant delays on these journeys. Removing the need to queue to pay tolls is expected to dramatically cut congestion whilst reducing carbon emissions by 90 per cent, or 50,000 tonnes per year.

“This collaboration with the Tyne Pass project is another example of PayPoint working to secure partnerships that will benefit our retailer network,” Danny Vant, client services director for PayPoint said.

“As well as reducing journey times and increasing convenience for leisure and commercial drivers, the option to pay later in local shops will bring increased in-store footfall and build customer loyalty within the local area. Importantly, the project plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions, as we all look to play our part in working towards a greener UK.”

The Tyne Pass project is an important step in TT2’s commitment to Open Road Tolling by the end of 2021, which aims to cut congestion and the damaging emissions caused by stop-start traffic.

Payments can be made via the Tyne Tunnels website, automated telephone payment line (0191 574 0030), dedicated Tyne Tunnels app or at any PayPoint retailer.