Congestion Charges

... Discuss the likely advantages and problems arising from the introduction of a London style congestion charge in Manchester. What is the London congestion charge system? The London congestion charge is a fee for motorists travelling in some parts of London which are designated to the Congestion Charge Zone. The Congestion Charge Zone came into effect in parts of Central London in February 2003 and then increased into parts of West London in February 2007. A payment of £8 per day is required for every chargeable vehicle that travels or enters the Congestion Charge Zone between the hours of 7am-7pm. If the payment of £8 is not made the owner of the vehicle will receive a fine of £60-£180. Advantages of the London Congestion Charge The main aim of the congestion charge is to reduce the amount of traffic on the roads in London and to persuade people to use more public transport. As a

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