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Drivers don't trust congestion tax vow; Road pricing is 'a dead issue' for city council leader.(News)
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The Journal (Newcastle, England)
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April 28, 2008
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Byline: Adrian Pearson Regional Affairs Correspondent
MOTORISTS across the region would oppose road pricing because they do not trust the Government to treat them fairly, the AA has revealed.
A poll by the motoring group showed 69% of its members in the North East would not vote in favour of any local road pricing scheme if a referendum were held.
The poll comes ...
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