London News and Opinion
Transport for London has announced the start of a statutory public consultation on proposed changes to the Congestion Charge schemes including the Western Extension Zone (WEZ). In 2008 the Mayor and TfL conducted an informal, non-statutory opinion poll based 'consolation' about … [Read more...]
In 2003 the Mayor of London and Transport for London introduced a Congestion Charge payable by all drivers entering central London. The principle aims of the charge are to reduce congestion and provide funding for London's vital transport network. The zone was later enlarged to … [Read more...]
Londoners are each owed £5 by those embassies which persist in evading the Congestion Charge despite government and TfL advice that the charge is a legally levied charge and not, as the offenders insist, a tax from which they're exempt. Figures released by the London Assembly … [Read more...]
Boris Johnson has pledged to "carry on" working to convince embassies to pay the Congestion Charge and "fulfil their obligations to their host city". The Mayor's comments were made in a letter London Assembly Chair Darren Johnson after Assembly Members passed a resolution in December … [Read more...]
Londoners returning to work after the festive break will today be making their first commutes under Boris Johnson's new fares package which he unveiled in October. The package sees bus fares increase for the second time since Johnson came to office with a single Oyster pay as you … [Read more...]
As in previous years, London's congestion charge scheme will be suspended over the Christmas period, allowing drivers to enter the zone without penalty. The Christmas non-charging period will be in effect from Friday 25 December until Friday 1 January inclusive. Normal charging … [Read more...]
The European Commission has refused to allow additional time for London to meet pollution targets, claiming the capital "did not meet the minimum requirements" for a time extension. The 2008 air quality Directive allows Member States time extensions to meet air quality standards … [Read more...]
London Assembly members have called on Boris Johnson to ask US President Barack Obama and other heads of state responsible for embassies with outstanding Congestion Charge fines to explain their refusal to pay to Londoners. More than £31m is outstanding in unpaid charges and Penalty … [Read more...]
