Transportation
Can London Protect Cyclists From the Danger of Trucks?
A whopping 53 percent of bicycle deaths in the city involved trucks.
The city of London has proven that it has no problem imposing fees on vehicles that enter the city’s streets and diminish the quality of life for citizens. In 2003, London implemented congestion pricing, and now charges drivers £10 (about $16) to navigate the central business district during peak times (some discounts are available).
In 2008, a Low Emission Zone was created covering the entire Greater London area, effective 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles that don’t meet certain Euro emissions standards are charged £100 or £200 per day (about $156 or $313), depending on their size. The charge is enforced by cameras that read license plates.