Proposed Changes to the Congestion Charge

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has ended proposals to introduce a CO2 Charge (08 July 2008).

This means there will be no increase charge of £25 per day for drivers of vehicles emitting 226 g/km and above of CO2 (VED Band G and some equivalent Band F vehicles) from October 2008.

The 100 per cent discount for vehicles emitting up to 120 g/km of CO2 (VED Band A and B vehicles), has been removed.  In addition there will be no change for residents registered for the 90 per cent discount with these types of vehicles.

The Mayor of London had proposed a number of variations to the Scheme in order to make adjustments and "improvements" to the scheme and its operation.  These were due to be introduced from 27 October 2008.

The key changes that were to be introduced include:

1) A 100 per cent low CO₂ discount for cars that produce less than 120g/km CO₂ and meet the Euro 4 standard for air pollution and

2) A higher charge (£25) for cars that produce above 225g/km of CO2 or O₂ registered with the DVLA before 1 March 2001 with engines greater than 3,000cc.

3) The removal of the 90 per cent Residents' Discount from the Congestion Charge for residents who continue to drive cars liable for the CO₂ charge.

4) The closure of the 100 per cent Alternative Fuel Discount (AFD) to new registrations, and the phasing out of the AFD by January 2010.

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