The basis on which the calculation of rates and the distances on which the scheme is based by the consultants will be published in their report on the pilot scheme shortly.

The RET rate for cars will be a core fare per journey of £5, with an additional distance rate of 60 pence per mile. For example, a car on a 50-mile journey would be charged £5+.60x50= £35.

The RET rate for commercial vehicles, including light vans or pick-ups over 5m in length, will be charged on a lane metre per mile basis, with a core fare per journey of £20 for commercial vehicles added to a distance rate per lane metre of 18p per mile. They will also be subject to VAT. For example, a vehicle 15 metres long travelling on a 50-mile journey would be charged £20+.18x15x50= £155 (+VAT).

Coaches in the pilot areas will be charged as commercial vehicles at the same rates, using their specific lengths and will be subject to VAT.

The RET rate for passengers is delivered as a portion of the car rate and will be a core fare of £2 added to an RET rate of 10p per mile. For example, a passenger travelling on a 50-mile journey would be charged £2+.10x50=£7. The RET rates were developed by the consultants on the basis that they would be affordable and represent a rate that could be applied if subsequently rolled-out across the network.