London Congestion Charge and Low Emission Zone

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What is the London Congestion Charge?
A flat rate indirect tax levied on all vehicles entering a designated charging zone between 7am. and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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London Congestion Charge is currently at the rate of ?
£8 a day
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Which vehicles and users are exempt from the charge?
Taxi's, motorcycles, disabled badge holders and emergency services
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Net revenue from the congestion charge to be retained for the use within the capital. Most revenue has been used to improve bus service - this is consistent with?
Hypothecation
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Congestion in the extended zone has been cut by around?
20%
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Low Emission Zone (LEZ) became operational when?
Feb 2008
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LEZ is an example of the use of _______ to correct negative externalities
Regulation
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Vehicles have to meet atleast the 'Euro 3' standard for particulate emissions, or face a daily charge of ?
£200
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London Congestion Charge is currently at the rate of ?

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£8 a day

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Which vehicles and users are exempt from the charge?

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Net revenue from the congestion charge to be retained for the use within the capital. Most revenue has been used to improve bus service - this is consistent with?

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Congestion in the extended zone has been cut by around?

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