For Londoners, the potential introduction of smarter, pay-as-you-drive road charging would be the biggest change in how daily transport is paid for since the introduction of Oyster and the Congestion Charge 20 years ago.
The Mayor’s updated Transport Strategy (MTS) has added more definition to plans for the future development of smarter road charging to: “address the triple challenges of toxic air pollution, the climate emergency and traffic congestion.”
The London Assembly Transport Committee is meeting to examine a number of practical issues around the potential introduction of smarter pay- as- you- drive road user charging in London, with a focus on policy makers and advisors from London and elsewhere. They will ask questions about the technology that could be used, costs and timescales, as well as fairness and rights and equalities issues.
It is the second meeting in a two-part investigation. At the first meeting the Committee heard from experts, campaigners and road user groups to better understand their concerns and questions. The Committee has also published a call for evidence as part of its investigation.
The London Assembly Transport Committee will meet at 10am on 28 February 2023.
The meeting will be used principally for a question and answer session with the following invited guests regarding road user charging in London:
- Christina Calderato, Director of Transport Strategy and Policy, Transport for London
- Michael Roberts, Chief Executive, London TravelWatch
- Sandeep Shingadia, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Delivery Integration, Transport for West Midlands
- Steve Gooding, Director, RAC Foundation
The meeting will take place at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or to watch the webcast here.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes for editors:
- The agenda and reports are available here.
- Siân Berry AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Transport Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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