Boris, Polluting Drivers Friend?

JohnDotCom · 8th July 2008, 08:21

London Mayor Boris Johnson has scrapped the £25 C-Charge for most Polluting Vehicles,
but at the same time is charging all Low and Zero emission Vehicles to offset.
There was going to be Free Entry for these type Vehicles that has now been Shelved.

He said it was one of his Promises and will also be funded in savings on Legal Cases.
Porsche were about to take it through the Courts.

windrush · 8th July 2008, 08:25

Well I suppose that is a start to saving the motorise a bit of cash

pondweed · 8th July 2008, 08:51

so sub-120 cars are now going to charged after all?

Zeb · 8th July 2008, 09:16

The Mayor giveth and the Mayor taketh away.....

So low pollution vehicle owners are now subsidising Porsche Chelsea tractors....nice:lol:

BigRuss · 8th July 2008, 10:12

Nice one Boris!

Thing is this policy was never going to work in the end. Instead of reducing congestion in London, slowly it would have increased as people got more efficient cars then it would be back to square one.

Far better to make it an even playing field.

Never had a problem with congestion driving through central London mind you, blue lights and sirens work wonders

Russ

willshot · 8th July 2008, 10:16

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Never had a problem with congestion driving through central London mind you, blue lights and sirens work wonders

On a 75 tourer, nice one

ragitty · 8th July 2008, 10:33

The only thing with Russ is he has to keep his head from sticking out the window or they will think it is a cattle truck

BigRuss · 8th July 2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by willshot

On a 75 tourer, nice one

Wish it had been, last time was years ago in a F*** ( sorry won't swear), did have the very nice Cosworth engine in it though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragitty

The only thing with Russ is he has to keep his head from sticking out the window or they will think it is a cattle truck

I will treat that one with the contempt it deserves

Spamtastic!

Russ

tourerfogey · 8th July 2008, 12:50

Ah well you can't please all of the people all of the time...

Zeb · 8th July 2008, 16:37

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Originally Posted by tourerfogey

Ah well you can't please all of the people all of the time...

True but one suspects that Boris has more friends that drive Porsches than perhaps those who drive eco-bland-green-tree-hugging-snore-mobiles.....

Why on Earth would anybody voluntarily drive in inner London anyway

8th July 2008, 08:21	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Boris, Polluting Drivers Friend? London Mayor Boris Johnson has scrapped the £25 C-Charge for most Polluting Vehicles, but at the same time is charging all Low and Zero emission Vehicles to offset. There was going to be Free Entry for these type Vehicles that has now been Shelved. He said it was one of his Promises and will also be funded in savings on Legal Cases. Porsche were about to take it through the Courts.

8th July 2008, 08:25	#2
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Well I suppose that is a start to saving the motorise a bit of cash __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

8th July 2008, 10:12	#5
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Nice one Boris! Thing is this policy was never going to work in the end. Instead of reducing congestion in London, slowly it would have increased as people got more efficient cars then it would be back to square one. Far better to make it an even playing field. Never had a problem with congestion driving through central London mind you, blue lights and sirens work wonders Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

8th July 2008, 10:33	#7
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The only thing with Russ is he has to keep his head from sticking out the window or they will think it is a cattle truck __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

8th July 2008, 08:51	#3
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	so sub-120 cars are now going to charged after all?

8th July 2008, 09:16	#4
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Mayor giveth and the Mayor taketh away..... So low pollution vehicle owners are now subsidising Porsche Chelsea tractors....nice:lol:

8th July 2008, 12:50	#9
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ah well you can't please all of the people all of the time...