MSPs oppose airport drop off charge
The Scottish Government today said the proposal for the country's first terminal drop-off fee is "not supported by ministers" and that it would be better to improve public transport rather than punish motorists.
But the Government pointed out that the charge was a private matter for the airport.
The other main political parties also oppose the scheme.
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Hide AdEdinburgh Airport predicts nearly one million drivers will pay 1 to use a new "fast track" drop-off zone from October. The current free drop-off area is set to be moved to the airport's long-stay carpark.
The airport said increasing congestion and abuse of the current system had influenced them to adopt the new approach.