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This just in:

EMISSIONS RELATED CONGESTION CHARGING (CO2 CHARGING)

IS CANCELLED



As the announcement on 08 July 2008 by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, set out, CO2 Charging will not proceed.

The effect of this is to CANCEL the planned introduction of the following changes to the Congestion Charging scheme, which were due to commence from 27 October 2008:



· A higher £25 daily charge for those cars and extended-cab dual purpose pickups that emit 226g/km or above of CO2, or that have an engine size over 3,000cc

· A 100% discount from the Congestion Charge for those cars and extended-cab dual purpose pickups that emit no more than 120g/km of CO2 and that meet the Euro 4 standard for air quality

· The removal of the 90% Residents’ Discount from the Congestion Charge for those residents who drive a car or extended-cab dual purpose pickup that emits 226g/km or above of CO2, or that has an engine size over 3,000cc

· The closure of the current 100% Alternative Fuel Discount (this discount will continue)
· A time-limited reduced rate Congestion Charge of £6 for the drivers of lorries and heavier vans that meet the Euro V standard for air quality.

Vehicles entering the Congestion Charging zone will continue to be subject to the standard £8 daily charge (or the appropriate discount/charge depending on whether they are fleet customers, residents etc) regardless of their CO2 emissions

The primary aim of Congestion Charging remains to tackle congestion and encourage drivers to shift from private vehicles to public transport, walking and cycling. The boundary of the Congestion Charging zone, and charging hours, 07:00 to 18:00 Monday-Friday excluding bank holidays, remain the same.

Should you have any queries or you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss this further, please email [e-mail].



LUCINDA TURNER

POLICY MANAGER

Strategy and Policy – Group Planning