Rich Mallard wrote:
"Dave Arquati" wrote in message
...
Front cover of the Standard family today. Bob Kiley spoke to The
Times
about his desire to introduce tag-based road user charging across
the
whole of London within 4-7 years, way before any nationwide system
comes
to fruition.

...

That would surely lead to a revolt in the outer suburbs, particularly
from
local businesses and the councils. And how would it work for people
outside
Greater London driving inside the area? Take Bexley and its retail
centre
in Bexleyheath - it would take a massive commercial hit if all the
retail
spend from Sevenoaks/Dartford/Gravesend were deterred by road
charging to
reach it. If I remember rightly, about 20% of retail spend in
Bexleyheath
is generated by visitors from the Kent County Council area. The
situation
in Bromley must be similar.

Kiley said "London", so Bromley (which is in Kent - right?) wouldn't be
included.

*ducks and runs*

--
Larry Lard
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