The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank Holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. How long does a Congestion Charge payment last? […]
Category: London
Who Brought In The London Congestion Charge?
Ken Livingstone. It has been 15 years since London’s congestion charge was introduced by the city’s first mayor, Ken Livingstone. Which mayor introduced the Congestion Charge? London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced the introduction of the scheme on 17 February 2017 after London achieved record air pollution levels in January 2017, and the city was put […]
Is London Congestion Zone Expanding?
To help improve air quality for everyone’s health, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding from 29 August 2023 across all London boroughs. Where is ULEZ expanding to in 2023? Greater LondonThe Mayor of London and TfL have announced the expansion of London’s ULEZ from the 29th August 2023 in order to cut pollution […]
How Much Sponsorship Do You Need To Run The London Marathon?
Each charity’s website will have details of how to apply and what it expects from its runners. Charities have to pay for the places, so bear in mind you’ll be required to bring in a fairly large amount of sponsorship money if you are given a place – £2,000 is typical. What is the minimum […]
Why Do Some London Buses Have Letters?
Some prefixes have straightforward meanings: C stands for Central; X stands for Express routes; N denotes a Night Bus. With others, the prefix letter designates the place around which the route clusters. So P for Peckham for routes P4, P5, and P13; E for Ealing in series E1 to E11. Why do London bus stops […]
Are There Any Double Deckers In London’S Streets Nowadays?
Luckily, you can still find open-top double-decker buses in London today. The famous double-decker tour bus, operated by Big Bus, allows you to choose between the open-air upper deck or covered lower deck, depending on the weather. Does London still have double-decker busses? Even though the underground Tube has become many locals’ preferred method of […]
Are All Tubes Running In London?
Nearly all major and London Underground are running today with good service across most lines. This includes Central, Jubilee, Northern, Victoria, Waterloo & City, Metropolitan and many more. Are London Underground tubes running today? The Night Tube is currently running on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Are tubes running normal today? Service […]
Which Hybrid Cars Are Exempt From London Congestion Charge?
As of October 2021, most hybrids no longer qualify for the congestion charge discount – only zero-emission cars qualify, such as hydrogen fuel cell or fully electric vehicles. Do hybrids pay London congestion charge? If you drive a combustion-engined car – including hybrids – you will have to pay the Congestion Charge if you drive […]
Can We Travel To London By Bus?
Bus to London successfully reaches London,which will welcome you in all its glory. The world’s longest bus journey and first-ever India to London bus services concludes its maiden journey before it starts its return leg from London to Delhi by bus taking the same route. Can we travel to London from India by bus? The […]
How Much Is A Pcn Fine In London?
If your vehicle is involved in a contravention on the red route, you’ll be sent a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £160. You need to pay this within 28 days. If you pay this within 14 or 21 days (it will say on the PCN), the amount will be reduced to £80. How much is […]