Transport for LondonBenefits
Since the Congestion Charge scheme started:
- Traffic entering the zone is 21 per cent lower than pre-charge levels (70,000 fewer cars a day)
- There has been a six per cent increase in bus passengers during charging hours
- £137m has been raised, in the financial year 2007/08, to invest back into improving transport in London. By law, all net revenue raised by the charge has to be invested in improving transport in London.
Increases in congestion
Sadly, congestion has risen back to pre-charging levels but would be much worse without the charge. The rise in congestion is also due to:
- Widespread water and gas main replacement works, which have greatly reduced the road capacity
- Traffic management measures to help pedestrians and other road users
For more information please refer to the Sixth Annual Monitoring Report.
