Road tolls are new form of highway robbery

THE Government has spent a long time getting rid of cartels in different sectors of the economy.

But, in spite of this, some cartel-type behaviour seems to be reappearing.

On the day after the recent budget a notice appeared in the newspapers advising motorists that Westlink tolls were to be increased (Great stunt — they did the same for the last few years when everyone’s attention was diverted).