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.
@9NMCXW42 days2D
Yes but make it easier ti travel into these areas by public transport or proved more low cost park and ride
@9NM3C9S2 days2D
Yes, but only if the infrastructure is there to support it, such as good public transport links and prices
@9NM4J492 days2D
This just penalises those who can’t afford the fees. How about just banning cars in cities and making sure there is enough, efficient, cheap public transport
@9NLJFZD3 days3D
Yes for private vehicles but increase provision of public transportation to these areas such as Park and Ride
@9NJL3HB4 days4D
Depends on the city and its road layout. Its not fair to penalise working people who are just trying to get to their place of employment. Public transport is expensive and not reliable or covers all areas.
Yes, as long as the revenue raised is put back into road safety and other taxes aren't invented to further hurt drivers
No just ban private vehicles from City Centres. Re-Pedestrianize these areas which would bring back foot traffic and allow businesses to thrive again.
@9NDSRLL6 days6D
Affordable and reliable other methods of travel such as tubes trains trans and buses need to be better
@9NBJBCG1wk1W
Yes, and funds raised by conversation pricing should go directly to improving public transport in those areas
@9NBB2V8Women's Equality 1wk1W
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.
@9N9D2W71wk1W
Only with solid public transport infrastructure. So masses of secure park and ride that's cheap. £3 and fre busses all over the area
Only on vehicles with emissions over a certain amount; sports cars and big trucks etc. The signage and zoning should be VERY clear also.
@9N836V21wk1W
Yes, Only on commercial vehichles and on the provision that this is then invested in developing more suitable alternative routes.
@9N7WLMB1wk1W
Only if the alternative is frequent, accessible and affordable
@9N7WDVW1wk1W
No, the government should invest in making sure public transport is usable for everyone and for commuting..this will then reduce congestion
@9N7LN58 1wk1W
as long as the tax is used for positive change such as potholes and bike lanes
@9N7H7DT1wk1W
They should improve public transport which would reduce traffic
@9N668PH1wk1W
Yes, and invest the money into public transport, bike lanes, and subsidies to purchase bikes.
@9N63NKN1wk1W
Yes, but use the revenue raised to improve public transport.
@9N5YLG7 1wk1W
No they need to provide better infrastructure first (public transport, bike lanes etc)
@9N2QVYD2wks2W
Promote public transportation for busy urban areas and increase funding.
@9N22RKV2wks2W
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
@9MYTVMB2wks2W
The roads are a mess what happened to park and ride = Car free city centres? And bypasses = no through traffic
@9MY8B3J2wks2W
No, The government should invest in affordable public transport instead.
@9MY6LSP2wks2W
They should make more walkable and pedestrian focussed cities
@9MY5KQ4 2wks2W
Yes, with concessions for people on low incomes and local residents
@9MY56822wks2W
Yes, but only if there is a reliable public transport service available.
@9MY48WG2wks2W
No, I Don't Think That Will Help The Situation As Many People Need To Get To Work By Car, Bus, Or Train!
@9MXXW232wks2W
It should be about money. It should be about pollution. You drive a polluting car, you pay for it.
@9MXGX3F 2wks2W
No, not until adequate public transport is made affordable and accessible
Deleted2wks2W
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
@9MX5L362wks2W
Yes, but the funds raised must be put towards improving public transport infrastructure
@9MWTJLQ2wks2W
yes, but only in clearly defined areas and at specified times
@9MWQ884 2wks2W
Only if the entirety of the money received goes into local transport infrastructure
@9MW3F8J2wks2W
No, this unfairly targets low income households. It would be fairer to have a quota system.
@9MV5PTP2wks2W
More park and rides or free parking. More bypasses
@9MTQM4H2wks2W
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.
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