London's Congestion Charge is Reconsidered

Image from Guardian The congestion charge in London is being reconsidered to make it more effective and "intelligent". A new Mayor brings new views, and London's Mayor Boris Johnson is having second thoughts about the controversial charge. He has already scrapped its proposed extension into the western part of London and rejected the plan for a £25 fee for large gas-guzzling cars. The new form of charging would be based on when drivers enter the congestion zone. During peak hours it would be more expensive to curb traffic and during off-peak it could be cheaper to help businesses. ...