Three private companies began transporting motorists across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Monday if the drivers do not want to traverse the crossing themselves.

Kent Island Tire and Auto, Bay Bridge Transport and Kent Island Coach will charge motorists $30 for a service the Maryland Transit Authority used to provide for free. The service is also available to cyclists. Motorists interested in having someone else drive them across the bridge should contact one of the companies before they arrive at the bridge. Appointments can be scheduled in advance.