Campaign for Better Transport responds to report on the future of road charging in London
Responding to the London Assembly Transport Committee’s report, Future Road User Charging in London, published today, Silviya Barrett of Campaign for Better Transport said:
“A pay-per-mile scheme will not happen soon, but it should be considered for the future as a simpler, fairer alternative to the assortment of charges already in place, especially as charging for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels will soon make the picture even more complicated. Simply charging people for the distance they drive could be a much fairer system.
“While plans are being considered, investment in public transport is vital, giving Londoners more choice in how they travel, wherever they are in the capital.”
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Notes to Editors
- The London Assembly Transport Committee’s report, Future Road User Charging in London, can be read here.
- Campaign for Better Transport operates in England and Wales. Campaign for Better Transport’s vision is for all communities to have access to high quality, sustainable transport that meets their needs, improves quality of life and protects the environment. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929).
