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Proposed changes to New Zealand's road user charges (RUC) system will increase consumer costs in the courier service industry, opponents say. Annual charges for courier trucks would be based on vehicle specifications and carrying capacity, instead of actual weight carried. Changes were part of the Road User Charges Act 2012 and regulations to implement the new system were being developed. Fastway Couriers New Zealand chief executive Bruce Speers said the new weight band structure meant the courier and express parcel sector would be hit with higher fees. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said the changes, due to be implemented in August, were to simplify and modernise the system. Light vehicles and small trucks would generally be charged on gross vehicle mass, and larger vehicles on the maximum weight allowable under legislation. "Courier companies use light vans to distribute items within urban centres and diesel trucks to transport packages between depots. " . |
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Consumer will pay: couriers
