How much is the congestion charge in London?

Answer 1

A fee of £8 is required for each day a chargeable vehicle enters or travels within the zone between 7am and 7pm. If the driver is found within the zone without having paid, a fine of between £60 and £180 is imposed for non-payment.

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Answer 2

It is a form of local tax imposed on certain vehicles who enter a designated area of London UK. The purpose is to reduce pollution and traffic congestion in the city. Although controversial, it appears to have been quite effective in accomplishing these aims.

Answer 3

The Congestion Charge is a toll that has to be paid to drive a vehicle into Central London between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday. As its name suggests, the charge is to try and reduce traffic congestion in Central London. The current fee is £8.

Answer 4

To try and dissuade people from driving into Central London and use public transport instead. Central London streets were choked with traffic and people who had to drive in - delivery drivers etc., found it very hard to get around.

Answer 5

The Congestion Charge in London is a fee imposed on drivers in designated congestion charge zones between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. It was put in place to reduce traffic congestion and increase revenue for transportation projects.

Answer 6

This is where the authorities charge drivers to drive their vehicles through congested places. It is a tax. London has this charge in the central area and other cities may follow in charging also.

Answer 7

Mainly to reduce traffic congestion but also to raise money.

Answer 8

You phone a service give them your licence plate number and then you get billed for entering London.

Answer 9

£8