Re: Congestion Road Charges Proposal.
 

The congestion charge in London hasn't changed a thing. It's nothing to do with congestion, much more for raising money for Ken's glass palace. Since we live inside the congestion zone, we get a reduction of 90%, so it's only 80p a day instead of £8 (formerly £5). However, you have to register for the week, so move your car from one parking space to another, get caught on camera, and it's £4.

It isn't necessarily quicker, Garinda, to go by public transport, only by Tube. Then there is the high risk of getting stuck in a tunnel for at least 10 minutes along your journey. When I drove from Colliers Wood to Bloomsbury, it took me about 25 minutes except at rush hour. By tube, by the time I'd waited for one, it was about the same, with a good walk either end. And at least in the car I had a seat!! Buses are slower than private cars, because private cars can take quicker routes, and you can always use a different route if you get stuck.

Re: Congestion Road Charges Proposal.
 

Yes I know that but I was just comparing it to the tiered tax system we already have, which no one seems to have a problem with.

EarningsIncome tax rateEmployees NICombined marginal Income tax and employees NIAverage rate of Combined Income tax and employees NITotal Income tax and employees NI paid £ 0 to£4,745 No tax. 0% 0% 0% £ NIL £4,746 to £6,765 10% 11%21% 0-6.3% £ 0.01 to £ 425.63 £6,766 to £36,145 22% 11% 33% 6.3 - 26.7% £425.64 to £9,534.28 £36,146 +40% 1% 41%--



To tax people who drive more than others, especially if it encourages people to walk instead of drive would also have benefits for the health of the nation.
P.S. Sorry the figures were in a nice easy to read box until they were posted here.:(

Re: Congestion Road Charges Proposal.
 

Stop moaning, there's congestion when driving and even if your not in a car, what next? start moaning about queing up at the cash point or the check out at the supermarket? blame the goverment for that?