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TfL congestion-charge plans are a mixed bag
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THE RESPONSE TO Transport for London's consultation document on the proposed revision to London's congestion charging has been mixed —the trade associations welcome a new focus on cars' contribution to pollution, but are confused by apparent double standards.
The document, which is out for consultation until 19 October, outlines proposals to link congestion charging to emissions output.
Large cars, including dual-purpose pickups, will face a £25-aday fee; moderate-emission vehicles (121-225g/km) will pay the standard E8 fee; low-emission cars (121g/km or less) which meet Euro-4 will be exempt from the charge entirely.
Euro-5 trucks will receive a £2 discount (El in the fleet scheme), making their charge £6, until October 2009. However, the trade associations say they do not understand why a Euro-4 car will receive a greater discount and for a longer period than a Euro-5 truck.
"TfL's advertising has put much emphasis on cars lately and so does this document, and that's welcome," says Freight Transport Association external affairs director Geoff Dossefter. "However, on the face of it [the discount disparity] does seem unfair."
Jack Semple, director of policy at the Road Haulage Association, says: I've been trying to ascertain whether the discount will apply to all Euro-5s orjust those with the automatic power-down. I haven't had a response so far but it's a small discount for a small time."
TfL is inviting comment; go to www.ttl.gov.uk/5667.aspx