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Christmas 2009 congestion charge changes

December 23, 2009 - Martin Hoscik@MayorWatch

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 resumes from Monday 4 January 2010.

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European Commission refuse UK request for air quality extension

December 11, 2009 - Martin Hoscik@MayorWatch

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.

Tagged With: Road pricing

AMs call on Mayor to write to c-charge dodging embassies

December 9, 2009 - Martin Hoscik@MayorWatch

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.

Tagged With: Road pricing

TfL issue Christmas and New Year travel guide

December 4, 2009 - Martin Hoscik@MayorWatch

London’s New Year’s Eve free travel is to be sponsored this year by ING Direct. The sponsorship deal was announced today as the capital’s transport chiefs issued travel information for the festive period and advised passengers that public transport “will without doubt be the best way to travel” after welcoming in the New Year.

Tagged With: Road pricing

Call for C-charge dodging Governments to explain themselves to Londoners

October 8, 2009 - Martin Hoscik@MayorWatch

Boris Johnson is being asked to invite US President Barak Obama and other heads of state responsible for embassies with outstanding Congestion Charge payments and fines to explain their refusal to pay to Londoners.

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