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Possible progress
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The London Lorry Ban, London congestion charge—whatever next? Well, we know what's next if Steven Norris wins the election for London mayor: daytime delivery curfews.
While there may be some operators who are horrified by the thought of a daytime delivery curfew between 7am and roam, it would see the end of the deeply unpopular London Lorry Ban and congestion charging.
Norris's policy would separate peak time passenger transport and freight deliveries, and could also see the introduction of load consolidation centres which would help ensure more efficient deliveries.
At first glance, a daytime delivery curfew might seem harsh—and unworkable for some sectors, particularly tipper operators. But surely replacing congestion charging and the limitations of the London Lorry Ban with a three-hour blanket freight ban each morning must be seen as some sort of progress?
And while operators outside the Capital may well be thankful they haven't got to cope with such problems, it's worth remembering that what happens in London is often adopted in other parts of the country: hence other local authorities considering congestion charging (see pro).
There's no doubt that it will have a dramatic effect on how goods vehides operate—but if these measures cut congestion, delivery times and driver stress then surely they must be worth
considering? Wpm Pew Depoty Editor.