Congestion Charge Helps Suburban Businesses

London's radical congestion charge is having a complex impact on economic activity.

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February 22, 2003, 1:00 PM PST

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

"Beleaguered traders in the suburbs have experienced a mini-boom from the congestion charge as shoppers shun central London...Business leaders said the figures showed the congestion charge was having a complex but direct impact on economic activity in London. However, they remained divided over its success as they gave their report on the first week of the world's most ambitious road charging scheme."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Congestion charge creates boom for suburban shops

Saturday, February 22, 2003 in The Independent

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