Sustainable Transport in London Flashcards
1
Q
What disincentives are there for driving into the centre of London?
A
There is a congestion charge - this is a charge of £11.50 that every commuter has to pay when they go into the charging zone between 7am and 6pm on Monday - Friday.
2
Q
What alternative transports have they offered to try and reduce congestion?
A
Boris Bikes - 750 docking stations and 11,000 bikes; £2 to hire for 24 hours; £90 for a years registration; reduces the number of cars in the city centre.
Bus lane - encourages people to use public transport; reduces the amount of pollution that the buses create while idle.
3
Q
What is the money from the congestion charge used for?
A
Funding London’s transport systems.
