Congestion pricing is a system where drivers are charged a fee to enter certain high-traffic areas during peak times, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Proponents argue that it effectively reduces traffic and emissions while generating revenue for public transportation improvements. Opponents argue that it unfairly targets lower-income drivers and may simply shift congestion to other areas.
@9MQKDQT2wks2W
Only if they invest that money in public transport so people can still get to work
No just ban private vehicles from City Centres. Re-Pedestrianize these areas which would bring back foot traffic and allow businesses to thrive again.
@9NDSRLL1 day1D
Affordable and reliable other methods of travel such as tubes trains trans and buses need to be better
@9NBJBCG3 days3D
Yes, and funds raised by conversation pricing should go directly to improving public transport in those areas
@9NBB2V8Women's Equality 3 days3D
I agree it will make things better for the environment but it is unfair on those who are travelling for work, for example, as it may not be a 'choice' that they are travelling through said areas.
@9N9D2W74 days4D
Only with solid public transport infrastructure. So masses of secure park and ride that's cheap. £3 and fre busses all over the area
@9N857SGLiberal Democrat4 days4D
Only on vehicles with emissions over a certain amount; sports cars and big trucks etc. The signage and zoning should be VERY clear also.
@9N836V24 days4D
Yes, Only on commercial vehichles and on the provision that this is then invested in developing more suitable alternative routes.
@9N7WLMB4 days4D
Only if the alternative is frequent, accessible and affordable
@9N7WDVW4 days4D
No, the government should invest in making sure public transport is usable for everyone and for commuting..this will then reduce congestion
@9N7LN58 5 days5D
as long as the tax is used for positive change such as potholes and bike lanes
@9N7H7DT5 days5D
They should improve public transport which would reduce traffic
@9N668PH5 days5D
Yes, and invest the money into public transport, bike lanes, and subsidies to purchase bikes.
@9N63NKN5 days5D
Yes, but use the revenue raised to improve public transport.
@9N5YLG7 5 days5D
No they need to provide better infrastructure first (public transport, bike lanes etc)
@9N2QVYD7 days7D
Promote public transportation for busy urban areas and increase funding.
@9N22RKV7 days7D
Yes as long as other suburban areas don't suffer as a result of heavier traffic.
Yes, but there should be exceptions for electric cars, people who are dependent on cars for commuting e.g. wheel chair users, low income families
Drastically improve and subsidise public transport before introducing congestion charging so there is a cost effective or free viable alternative
@9MYTVMB1wk1W
The roads are a mess what happened to park and ride = Car free city centres? And bypasses = no through traffic
@9MY8B3J1wk1W
No, The government should invest in affordable public transport instead.
@9MY6LSP1wk1W
They should make more walkable and pedestrian focussed cities
@9MY5KQ4 1wk1W
Yes, with concessions for people on low incomes and local residents
@9MY56821wk1W
Yes, but only if there is a reliable public transport service available.
@9MY48WG1wk1W
No, I Don't Think That Will Help The Situation As Many People Need To Get To Work By Car, Bus, Or Train!
@9MXXW231wk1W
It should be about money. It should be about pollution. You drive a polluting car, you pay for it.
@9MXGX3F 1wk1W
No, not until adequate public transport is made affordable and accessible
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No, but city councils can opt to tax the providers of roads as a sort-of congestion charge in-kind, where the costs of the tax would be passed on to the consumers of roads, otherwise known as drivers
@9MX5L361wk1W
Yes, but the funds raised must be put towards improving public transport infrastructure
@9MWTJLQ1wk1W
yes, but only in clearly defined areas and at specified times
@9MWQ884 1wk1W
Only if the entirety of the money received goes into local transport infrastructure
@9MW3F8J1wk1W
No, this unfairly targets low income households. It would be fairer to have a quota system.
@9MV5PTP1wk1W
More park and rides or free parking. More bypasses
@9MTQM4H1wk1W
Yes but only if sufficient public transport alternatives are available
@9MSW6V92wks2W
Yes it should be scientifically worked out how much a single car is emitting co2 in that time frame and charge for the environmental damage in £
Yes but only if there are efficient and practical alternatives to using a car.
@9MSCN2T2wks2W
Yes but to do this there must be good transport infrastructure in place already. If there isn't this is a bad idea
@9MS5NLQ2wks2W
Yes, for the benefit of the rich, not the environment.
@9MRJN7M2wks2W
No, but instead focusing more on accessibility of public transport and encourage people to walk more
@9MRFWZW2wks2W
Yes, but money should only be used for improving public transport or transport infrastructure
@9MRFHJG2wks2W
No, there should be an increase in public transport spending to give people alternatives means of travel, that is both reliable and affordable.
@9MRB9J82wks2W
Up to each individual city. the current system is fine.
@9MQZQT52wks2W
Yes if better cycling infrastructure is implemented like Netherlands
@9MQZDFP2wks2W
Improve public transport, reduce road use that way!
@9MQLKR22wks2W
Yes, but only if other acceptable, effective forms of transport around the city exists.
@9MQRVKTWomen's Equality2wks2W
Only if the city has excellent and affordable public transport
@9MQPMNH2wks2W
Yes but this shouldn't penalise people on lower incomes. If someone has to drive into a city for work then government should work with employers to ease costs if there are no other commuting options available
Money should instead go on quality public transport to encourage people to use that instead.
Yes, but there should be exceptions for people who are dependent on cars for commuting e.g. wheel char users
@9MPZ7CY2wks2W
No, but offer incentives to get more efficient vehicles
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