London plans for congestion charging

Drivers could face tolls on congested roads in Greater London under plans to uses roadside beacons to detect tags in the windscreens of passing cars.

During peak hours, motorists unable to find an alternative route or switch to public transport could face bills of £30 or more per week.

Drivers would be encouraged to set up a direct debit, and charges would be automatically deducted as they passed beacons. They would also receive bills showing which routes they had used and the charges they had incurred.

Other cities are closely watching the London trials and could copy the scheme.

Via Londonist.

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