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How does it work well? The roads have never been busier.

• ForHackernews 9y ago
  The percentage of private vehicles on London roads is lower relative to other big cities. London streets are packed with buses, delivery vans, black cabs and minicabs. https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org/case-study/demand-management-for-roads-in-london/ https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org/case-study/demand-mana... > There was a 37 percent increase in the number of passengers entering the congestion charging zone by bus during charging hours in the first year. > “Greenhouse gas emission was reduced by 16 per cent from 2002 to 2003. NOX and PM10 within the congestion charging zone decreased by 18 per cent and 22 per cent, respectively, by 2004." > The scheme generated £122 million net in 2005/2006. > By 2006, the congestion charging zone had reduced congestion in central London by 26 per cent from its 2002 levels. > There have been between 40 and 70 percent fewer accidents that resulted in personal injury within the zone.
• lewis500 9y ago
  There are so many exemptions and discounts--e.g., for taxis and private hires and residents---that only a fraction of traffic is charged. Also, London has changed its road network a lot to favor buses, pedestrians and cyclists. Speeds today are about what they were in 2002 before pricing, but there is more capacity for other modes. Also there is tons of road construction in London all the time. That harms capacity a lot.