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Should Congestion Charge Be Extended To Entire Nation?

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
13 June 2003 - 9:00am

Should London's controversial congestion charging scheme be extended to rest of the UK to reduce traffic congestion nation-wide. Readers respond.

"Pay-as-you drive charges could be extended from London to the rest of the UK in a bid to reduce congestion on the nation's roads.Transport Secretary Alistair Darling has suggested that drivers would charged through satellite tracking devices fixed to cars.Tolls would be higher for rush-hour traffic such as commuters, motorway users and school run parents as well as on busier routes.In return, the overall tax burden for motorists would be reduced.Should road charging be extended?"

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Source: BBC News, June 10, 2003
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