Key information
Decision type: Mayor
Reference code: MD1415
Date signed:
Decision by: Boris Johnson, Former Mayor of London (May 2008 - May 2016)
Executive summary
The Mayoral Decision seeks the Mayor’s approval of the Variation Order, made by Transport for London (TfL), which amends the Greater London (Central Zone) Congestion Charging Order 2004, as varied (the Scheme Order) by making the following proposed changes to the Congestion Charging Scheme:
- Allow TfL to refuse payments for the Congestion Charge other than those made by authorised users;
- Remove the SMS (Short Message Service or text message) payment channel; and
- Introduce an app which would enable users to pay the Congestion Charge.
The Variation Order was made by TfL on 1 August 2014 and was subject to public and stakeholder consultation between 4 August and 12 September 2014. The results of this consultation on the Variation Order and related impact assessments are attached for consideration.
Signed decision document
MD1415 Congestion charge payment changes (signed) PDF.pdf
Supporting documents
MD1415 Congestion charge payment changes PDF.pdf
Appendix A Congestion Charging Variation Order 2014 FINAL.pdf
Appendix D instrument of confirmation (signed) PDF.pdf