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January 20, 2022 06:44 pm
Original Link: https://news.slashdot.org/story/22/01/20/178214/london-mayor-wants-daily-driving-charge-of-up-to-27?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
London Mayor Wants Daily Driving Charge of Up To $2.7
London's mayor says he needs to charge drivers a "small" daily fee of up to 2 pound ($2.73) for "all but the cleanest vehicles" to help hit climate change targets. From a report: The road pricing proposal is part of a push by Sadiq Khan to encourage people towards public transport, walking, cycling or electric vehicles. The RAC called the plan "poorly timed" with cleaner vehicles being "too expensive for most people." Longer term, Mr Khan says he needs to bring in a pay-per-mile system. He is also considering charging drivers from outside the capital who wish to travel into Greater London, widening out the current charging zone. Mr Khan said he was "not willing to put off action."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Original Link: https://news.slashdot.org/story/22/01/20/178214/london-mayor-wants-daily-driving-charge-of-up-to-27?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
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