Who Increased Congestion Charge?
A 30% Increase in the Daily Congestion Charge for Driving into Central London Will Be Made Permanent Under Transport for London (Tfl) Plans. Tfl Had Said the...
A 30% increase in the daily congestion charge for driving into central London will be made permanent under Transport for London (TfL) plans. TfL had said the rise - from £11.50 to £15 a day - was a temporary measure when it was introduced in June 2020.
Why did Congestion Charge go up?
According to TfL, the objective of the increase was to recoup inflation over the past three years and ensure the charge remains an effective deterrent to making unnecessary journeys in central London. On 15 May 2020, the Congestion Charge was re-implemented following a period of suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which party introduced the Congestion Charge?
The first Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, introduced the congestion charge at £5 a day in February 2003 with the aim of reducing traffic congestion in and around the charging zone.
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