London Congestion Charge

thundercat · 8th December 2016, 10:28

Visited the smoke yesterday from mine to Chelsea, had to purchase the charge the day before. Well, is this working, left mine at 9 am got to Chelsea at one pm, so that's 112 miles in 4 hours this equates to an average speed of 29mph. Congestion Charge, rip off or what. Considering that where I live two cars together is considered to be a traffic jam this was indeed an eye opener, and don't even get me going on about the push bike riders with a death wish. And to think, people live with this rip off charge on a daily basis.

Mike Noc · 8th December 2016, 11:04

Couldn't disagree more - I think it is great value for money!

I got loads of congestion for my £11.50 when I visited London. To be honest, far too much - 2 quid's worth would have been enough for me.

I did email Transport for London to congratulate them on on such a good deal, but sadly didn't get a reply.

thundercat · 8th December 2016, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Couldn't disagree more - I think it is great value for money!

I got loads of congestion for my £11.50 when I visited London. To be honest, far too much - 2 quid's worth would have been enough for me.

I did email Transport for London to congratulate them on on such a good deal, but sadly didn't get a reply.

Now that is a surprise.

first-things-first · 8th December 2016, 12:05

And you wonder why we don't drive into London.

I live on the outskirts of London and have a perfectly fine Underground service. Only nutters commute, by car, into London from these parts.

I am not saying you are a nutter, as I'm sure you had a valid reason to go there by car from Suffolk, as it is no doubt easier.

Lancpudn · 8th December 2016, 12:22

If I have to go into town let alone a city I don't even use the car anymore, Bus or train is much easier/quicker. although happily I don't have to go anywhere near city centres anymore

steve-45 · 8th December 2016, 12:38

Just noticed on the news that PARIS has been having high pollution days....

To encourage people out of their cars they have made PUBLIC TRANSPORT FREE for all users on these days.

I wonder if TFL would ever consider that option ?

COLVERT · 8th December 2016, 12:54

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Originally Posted by first-things-first

And you wonder why we don't drive into London.

I live on the outskirts of London and have a perfectly fine Underground service. Only nutters commute, by car, into London from these parts.

I am not saying you are a nutter, as I'm sure you had a valid reason to go there by car from Suffolk, as it is no doubt easier.

The cost of driving is really bad, you'll end up twitching or even mad.

To give it up would be a dream but then you wake and start to scream.

Another day, a day in hell. You'd risk the train but what a smell.

Those unwashed bodies you abound, another thing that awful sound.

People coughing, sneezing germs. You'll never, ever come to terms.

Public transport will take you far, but you'd much rather go by car.

Your private, quiet, lovely space, the grin starts creeping cross your face.

You snuggle down, you spin the wheel. You rocket off, your tyres squeal.

This affair will never be over, because you simply LOVE your ROVER.
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roverbarmy · 8th December 2016, 13:07

I went to London .................... once.

Never again!

SD1too · 8th December 2016, 13:29

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Originally Posted by thundercat

Congestion Charge, rip off or what.

It's just another tax Mike, dressed-up with an environmentally friendly name to make it sound attractive at election time. As you rightly say, the traffic jams haven't changed but TfL's bank balance has.

Simon

topman · 8th December 2016, 13:33

I think car numbers are down about 10% in london since they brought the charge in. Doing some reading the CC brings in less than 10% of TfL's budget. I thought it would be more than that seeing how many cars go into london each day.

I wonder how high the charge would have to go before there was a big drop in numbers, say 30%?

8th December 2016, 10:28	#1
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	London Congestion Charge Visited the smoke yesterday from mine to Chelsea, had to purchase the charge the day before. Well, is this working, left mine at 9 am got to Chelsea at one pm, so that's 112 miles in 4 hours this equates to an average speed of 29mph. Congestion Charge, rip off or what. Considering that where I live two cars together is considered to be a traffic jam this was indeed an eye opener, and don't even get me going on about the push bike riders with a death wish. And to think, people live with this rip off charge on a daily basis.

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8th December 2016, 11:04	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,550 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Couldn't disagree more - I think it is great value for money! I got loads of congestion for my £11.50 when I visited London. To be honest, far too much - 2 quid's worth would have been enough for me. I did email Transport for London to congratulate them on on such a good deal, but sadly didn't get a reply.

8th December 2016, 12:05	#4
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	And you wonder why we don't drive into London. I live on the outskirts of London and have a perfectly fine Underground service. Only nutters commute, by car, into London from these parts. I am not saying you are a nutter, as I'm sure you had a valid reason to go there by car from Suffolk, as it is no doubt easier.

8th December 2016, 12:38	#6
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Just noticed on the news that PARIS has been having high pollution days.... To encourage people out of their cars they have made PUBLIC TRANSPORT FREE for all users on these days. I wonder if TFL would ever consider that option ?