The scheme was implemented with the stated goal of reducing traffic (and thus carbon emissions, which are Killing the Planet) in Central London. It has done neither. But nothing argues for expanding a government program better than unconditional success--except total failure; and the Mayor thus extended the scheme eastward in a bid to cut yet more traffic by zero, like the ice-cream vendor who realizes he's losing a few pence on every cone but thinks he'll make it up in volume.
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| - The scheme was implemented with the stated goal of reducing traffic (and thus carbon emissions, which are Killing the Planet) in Central London. It has done neither. But nothing argues for expanding a government program better than unconditional success--except total failure; and the Mayor thus extended the scheme eastward in a bid to cut yet more traffic by zero, like the ice-cream vendor who realizes he's losing a few pence on every cone but thinks he'll make it up in volume.
- The London congestion charge is a fee charged on most motor vehicles operating within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ)[1] in Central London between 07:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Fridays.[2] It is not charged on weekends, public holidays or between Christmas Day and New Year's Day (inclusive).[3] It was introduced on 17 February 2003 and remains as one of the largest congestion charge zones in the world despite the cancellation of the Western Extension which operated between February 2007 and January 2011. The charge aims to reduce high traffic flow in the central area and raise investment funds for London's transport system.
- The London congestion charge is a fee for motorists traveling within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ), a traffic area in London. The charge aims to reduce congestion, and raise investment funds for London's transport system. The zone was introduced in Central London on 17 February 2003, and extended into parts of west London on 19 February 2007. Though not the first scheme of its kind in the United Kingdom, it was the largest when introduced, and it remains one of the largest in the world. Several cities around the world have referenced London's congestion charge when considering their own schemes.
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| - The London congestion charge is a fee for motorists traveling within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ), a traffic area in London. The charge aims to reduce congestion, and raise investment funds for London's transport system. The zone was introduced in Central London on 17 February 2003, and extended into parts of west London on 19 February 2007. Though not the first scheme of its kind in the United Kingdom, it was the largest when introduced, and it remains one of the largest in the world. Several cities around the world have referenced London's congestion charge when considering their own schemes. A payment of £8 is required each day for each vehicle which travels within the zone between 7am and 6pm (Monday-Friday only); a fine of between £60 and £180 is levied for non-payment. Transport for London (TfL) administers the charge; Capita Group operated it under contract until 31 October 2009, IBM took over on 1 November 2009. The system is mostly run on an automatic basis using Automatic Number Plate Recognition. From 4 January 2011 several changes will be implemented based on the public consultation conducted in 2008, which include the removal of the Western Extension, a charge increase, and the introduction of an automated payment system.
- The scheme was implemented with the stated goal of reducing traffic (and thus carbon emissions, which are Killing the Planet) in Central London. It has done neither. But nothing argues for expanding a government program better than unconditional success--except total failure; and the Mayor thus extended the scheme eastward in a bid to cut yet more traffic by zero, like the ice-cream vendor who realizes he's losing a few pence on every cone but thinks he'll make it up in volume.
- The London congestion charge is a fee charged on most motor vehicles operating within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ)[1] in Central London between 07:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Fridays.[2] It is not charged on weekends, public holidays or between Christmas Day and New Year's Day (inclusive).[3] It was introduced on 17 February 2003 and remains as one of the largest congestion charge zones in the world despite the cancellation of the Western Extension which operated between February 2007 and January 2011. The charge aims to reduce high traffic flow in the central area and raise investment funds for London's transport system. More information on the Wikipedia page [1].
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