Radical Measures To Curb Congestion Recommended

Transportation advisors in the U.K. recommend tracking drivers by GPS satellites and charging them for every trip in a monthly bill to ease traffic congestion.

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February 26, 2002, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"All cars will be fitted with a 'big brother' satellite tracking meter to charge drivers up to 45p a mile for every journey taken under radical plans to slash congestion on British roads.The scheme, proposed by the Government's independent transport advisers, would see drivers handed monthly bills charging them for every single journey."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Drivers face road charge by satellite

Sunday, February 24, 2002 in The Guardian Unlimited

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