Congestion charging how does it work

Disabled drivers that are exempt from road tax are exempt from the Congestion Charge and do not have to register. Motorbikes, mopeds and bicycles are exempt, there's also a Cleaner Vehicle Discount for some electric and plug-in hybrid cars and vehicles with nine or more seats.

For full information on London congestion charge discounts and exemptions visit TfL's Congestion Charge page. Some vehicles that are more polluting may face additional charges when driving within the Ultra Low Emissions Zone — which covers all areas within the North and South Circular roads.

Check our driving in London section for more information. We've introduced temporary changes to the daily charge, operating hours and days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This is to help reduce traffic levels in central London and enable more journeys to be made safely by foot or bike, while keeping the bus network reliable.

The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. Transport for London. Search the site. You are here: Home Driving Congestion Charge. Author edwinmiles. If you would like to see the full version you can do here In the Infographic we begin by exploring the typical aims behind congestion pricing, and whereabouts in the world these schemes have been implemented. All rights reserved.

View our other publications Privacy policy Terms of use Take down policy. Get Smart Cities Dive in your inbox The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Email: Select user consent: By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This article does not reflect the views of any research organisation Nicole has been or is associated with. This effect has continued to today. Traffic volumes in the charging zone are now nearly a quarter lower than a decade ago , allowing central London road space to be given over to cyclists and pedestrians.

Emergency services, motorcycles, taxis and minicabs are exempt. Today, city leaders in places such as New York are facing resistance, as they consider introducing their own congestion charge in the urban core. But the same thing happened in London, 15 years ago: notable push-back came from Westminster Council , which took the issue to court, claiming it would cut residents off from education and healthcare services, but lost.

The case for congestion charging was simple: the charge would reduce traffic in the city centre and generate funds to reinvest in improving public transport services.