‘Boundary charge’ will offset fall in fares income, says Khan

Road User Charging

Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan

A Greater London ‘boundary charge’ for drivers who do not live in the capital is being considered by TfL to offset the plummet in fares income caused by Covid-19. London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned that the charge might be necessary if the Government does not allow the capital to keep the £500m raised annually from vehicle excise duty (VED) charged to London-based drivers.

Despite this money being collected from drivers who live in London, ministers spend the huge sum almost...

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