Now TfL says it wants to KEEP £15-a-day London congestion charge to ‘support capital’s culture, hospitality and night-time businesses’ months after Sadiq Khan pledged to SCRAP the temporary rise TfL had claimed the rise in Congestion Charge from £11.50 to £15 was temporary Sadiq Khan previously said he would ‘negotiate with Government’ to reduce cost … Read more
Radical push to end the 9am to 3pm school day in Australia in a bid to stop traffic congestion Public school kids will have start and finish times staggered in radical new policy Overhaul in NSW would mean schools can choose when their students start Government officials hope they can ease pressure on Sydney’s congested … Read more
A new probe has revealed that TfL has been earning more from Congestion Charge fines than legitimate payments in the last year Motorists were handed fines totalling £130million by Transport for London over the course of a year for failing to pay the capital’s Congestion Charge. That is more than double the £52million in revenue … Read more
TfL made an additional £86m from hiked Congestion Charge in 2020 and could pocket an extra £113m for the financial year if the £15-a-day charge remains, leaked email reveals A leaked email from Transport for London officials revealed increased revenues Email from deputy mayor for transport, Heidi Alexander, was seen by Autocar Sadiq Khan increased the … Read more
Congestion fell by a quarter in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic: Interactive map shows how much road traffic volumes shrank in 25 UK cities Year-on-year congestion levels on our roads fell by an average of 24% in 2020 compared to 2019, says report Average congestion levels during rush hour fell by over … Read more
Ikea has apologised to irate customers after they complained of stock shortages and delayed orders, with the retailer blaming congestion at UK ports. The Swedish company, which has seen sales soar over lockdown, was hit by a wave of complaints from shoppers angry at missing, delayed and damaged orders. Customers accused the retailer of poor … Read more
Sadiq Khan urged to SUSPEND London’s £15 Congestion Charge for 12 days over Christmas to boost shopping in the capital after months of coronavirus woe as Tory challenger Shaun Bailey urges mayor to ’embrace the festive season’ By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 15:11 GMT, 1 December 2020 | Updated: 15:11 GMT, 1 … Read more
Fury as government grants another £175MILLION to fund new cycle lanes and road closures during pandemic despite congestion chaos clogging cities Ministers unveiled a £175million package for new cycle lanes and road closures ‘Active travel’ scheme will turn over sections of road to pedestrians and bikes Department for Transport’s decision prompted outcry from motoring groups But scheme … Read more
Sadiq Khan will be ‘forced’ to KEEP congestion charge at £15 – despite £1.6bn bailout for TfL – as it’s revealed ‘temporary’ hike raised £100million this summer Congestion charge hike raised £100 million over the summer after introduction It will be kept as part of the £1.6 billion bailout for TfL agreed by the government … Read more
London drivers could have to pay £27.50 a day if they drive an old polluting car through the center of the city under new congestion charge Sadiq Khan claims ministers are demanding he vastly extends congestion zone Some motorists could be charged twice if they also travel through the ULEZ Boris Johnson yesterday accused Mr … Read more