London Mayor Ken Livingstone today announced a revamp of the congestion charge. The firebrand politician has more than tripled the cost to £25 for the biggest polluters. However, it’s great news for motorists with the cleanest vehicles, allowing all cars in tax band A and B free entry. What do you think of the policy?
At the moment 17 per cent of the cars which drive in the congestion charge will face the new £25 fee, while just two per cent will be exempt. Sounds like a recipe for reduced congestion on the face of things.
But it’s possible many of those driving the highest emitting cars can afford the increase, while motorists who have small cars and don’t currently drive into the city centre will now use the law change to avoid public transport. Could congestion get worse now there’s no fee for greener cars?
Does this turn the current system into an emissions charge rather than a congestion charge? With this latest development will other cities such as Manchester move forward with their plans to introduce such schemes?
Give us your views.
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Can you imagine paying £25 a day? How extortionate but then again, I suppose it would need to be a large figure to get everyone commuting via public transport or more Eco friendly cars. At least with a £25 a day saving people will be able to afford the parking!
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Well done Porsche! Finally someone with the balls to stand up to the government on what is just another Tax, dressed up as saving the planet…..
if they decide to charge congestion charges then i think will buy the most gas guzzling car i can find. the cost is the same so why not. if road tax is going to be over £400 for a Mondeo 1.8, then I think driving a 6.0litre would be a better choice as the price is similar. im going to stop recycling now as well, i just dont care anymore.