Take Two

Hurrah! The Mayor of London wants to increase the congestion charge for cars in carbon emission band G—so-called “gas guzzlers” or Chelsea tractors—in addition to withdrawing the 90% residency discount, for people living within the congestion zone, for such cars. From the article:

“Most vehicles that will be charged £25, in vehicle excise duty band G, are high-priced models,” the mayor said.

“Those who buy them can afford to choose from pretty much the whole of the mainstream car market but have chosen to buy one of the most polluting vehicles.”

As an added bonus the congestion charge will be lifted for cars in band A and B, which produce least carbon emissions.