Transport for London (TfL) has announced several changes to the Congestion Charge, to be rolled out in two phases across this week and from 21 February.
Phase 1 came into effect on Monday 20 December and includes the below changes:
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The charge level will be £15
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No charge will be applied between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday inclusive. This means the period from Saturday 25 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022 (inclusive) will not be charged
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The 90 per cent residents’ discount will be re-opened for all eligible residents to register for the discount
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The delayed payment charge will be £17.50 and the deadline will be extended to three days after the day of travel
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The Auto Pay and Fleet Auto Pay discount will be removed
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The reimbursement arrangements that were introduced as part of the temporary changes will be retained or adapted to ensure that people most vulnerable to infection from epidemics and pandemics will continue to be protected. This will also facilitate essential trips made by NHS staff in times of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances including for commuting purposes
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The ability for residents to pay by App or online for multiple consecutive charging days will be removed.
Phase 2 is effective from 21 February 2021 and changes the operating hours to 07:00-18:00 on weekdays and 12:00-18:00 on weekends and Bank Holidays.
Members are encouraged to refer to the TfL website for full details.
