London congestion charge expected to rise by at least 15%

(Guardian UK) London's congestion charge is set to rise by at least 15% as the transport authority looks to raise revenues and maintain tariff's deterrent effect on motorists.

The proposed changes would see the standard daily charge rise from £10 to £11.50, or from £9 to £10.50 for drivers who pay automatically. The increase is the first since 2011.

Transport for London said the changes would bring the congestion charge back in line with increased costs of other forms of transport in the capital over the last three years.

The mayor, Boris Johnson, is set to implement the rise in the summer, pending a public consultation until March. ............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/jan/06/london-congestion-charge-to-rise-fifteen-per-cent