What happens to Congestion Charge money?

Public Transport All the money raised from congestion charging, by law, must be re-invested back into London’s transport system.

How is the Congestion Charge calculated?

The Congestion Charge is based on number plate recognition: Cameras read your vehicle number plate as you enter, drive around and leave the zone. Once your number plate has been matched to the database, a check will run to see if you’ve paid.

How much money does the government make from Congestion Charge?

As a consequence of the increase in the Congestion Charge and other temporary changes imposed by the Government in the TfL funding agreement, the actual net revenue from 22 June to end February 2021 was £106 million.

What day is Congestion Charge free?

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.

Do I have to pay the Congestion Charge if my car is parked?

The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.

Can I get a refund if I pay the Congestion Charge by mistake?

You can request a refund on monthly or annual charges either for the full amount or for any unused days in the future. You can only request a refund on a weekly charge on or before the charge start date. We don’t refund daily charges or charges for dates in the past.

How much does London make from the Congestion Charge?

Transport for London (TfL) forecasts show that the expected net budgeted revenue for the Congestion Charge as a whole is £232 million for this financial year.

Is congestion free after 6pm?

The congestion charge will go back to pre-pandemic hours from today. Transport for London (TfL) announced today that from 21 February the congestion charge will be scrapped every day from 6pm, remaining operational on weekends between 12pm and 6pm. The £15 price cap will remain unchanged, the network added.

Does Apple Maps avoid Congestion Charge?

The new Apple Maps includes Congestion Charge information in London.

How can I get a refund for the congestion charge?

You can get a refund for the Congestion Charge from your employer if you’re a fire fighter employed by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) and use your vehicle to travel on official business.

What is a congestion surcharge?

Congestion Surcharge. Sign up to receive email updates for Congestion Surcharge. The Tax Law imposes a surcharge that is added to the charge for transportation that: begins in, ends in, or passes through the area of New York City in the borough of Manhattan, south of and excluding 96th Street (an area known as the congestion zone).

What is the congestion charge in the UK?

The cost of the daily Congestion Charge payments is cut by up to £1 if you set up Auto Pay. There’s an annual registration charge of £10 for each vehicle you register. Pay to drive in London.

How do I request a refund on a charge?

You can only request a refund on a weekly charge on or before the charge start date. We don’t refund daily charges or charges for dates in the past. To request a refund you will need the: Number plate (Vehicle Registration Mark) Receipt number and charge start date for the charge you want refunded.