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Request reference number: MGLA051121-7221
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Summary of request
I would like to see the amount of ULEZ personally paid for by MPs. I would like you to consider us and think about the public who picks up the financial burden your decision. AFFORDABILITY should have been your first thought in a time when London is one of the most expensive cities and where cost of living is increasing at a higher rate than income. Adding this ULEZ charge has only added further taxation, a regressive tax at that.
A cost of £5-7 would be better cost point for the ULEZ fee. As i said above, I agree with reasoning for the charge but the pricing is HARSH! First you need to consider that there is already a Congestion charge and some cars pay a LEZ charge, meaning that driving through london cost £20-25. Secondly, It is not just the responsibility of diesel/older model car drivers to pick the bill for pollution, it is a SOCIAL responsibility as we all pollute in our own way!
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MGLA051121-7221 - EIR response