> The problem with London's congestion pricing is there's an exemption for those who live in Zone 1, basically (technically, it's a subset of Zone 1). Why? Thes

> The problem with London's congestion pricing is there's an exemption for those who live in Zone 1, basically (technically, it's a subset of Zone 1). Why? These are the people who have the least need for private vehicles (by virtue of good public transportation) and are probably significantly wealthier than the average Londoner. I lived within the Congestion Zone, even with a 90% reduction on the charge per day (so you still have the cognitive load of having to pay) and having a parking space included with my flat (a damned luxury in London), still didn't feel the need to have a car. As a Zone 1 resident I found driving in central more agro than it was worth. Granted, there are leafier areas that are still caught within it, but around where I was, and most of the places I've been inside it, the mix of 20mph zones, speed bumps, yellow boxes, bus lane cameras, cyclists, angry Uber drivers, and trying to find somewhere to park at the end... it's not worth it. Now living in Zone 2, I have a car that I use exclusively for getting out of the city. I still struggle to understand why anyone would willingly drive in London on a daily basis (unless they're paid to drive).