Does Congestion Charge apply on Christmas Day?
The London Congestion Charge is paid on all spring and summer bank holidays, but is suspended on Christmas Day – and it was also made free on other bank holidays across the festive period in 2021/22 – so expect more of the same in 2022/23 if policy remains the same.
Will the Congestion Charge be suspended over Christmas?
The London Congestion Charge is set to be suspended over Christmas and New Year as a “boost for people travelling to see family”. The charge, which applies in the centre of London, will also change in 2022 so drivers no longer have to pay to use central London roads in the evening.
Do you have to pay Congestion Charge between Christmas and New Year?
The Congestion Charge will also be suspended between Christmas and the first working day of the New Year, supporting families and visitors over the festive period in what is traditionally a time of increased engineering work on the rail network and a quieter period on the roads.
Do I have to pay ULEZ on Christmas Day?
We prefer that your vehicle meets the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards so you don’t need to pay the charge. If you do need to pay, charging days run from midnight to midnight, every day of the year (except Christmas Day).
Is the Congestion Charge free on bank holidays?
The London Congestion Charge is a fee to drive in parts of central London (the Congestion Charge Zone) between 7am–6pm (07:00–18:00) Monday–Friday, 12pm–6pm (12:00–18:00) Saturday & Sunday and bank holidays.
Do I need to pay Congestion Charge on bank holiday?
You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.
Is congestion and ULEZ free on Christmas Day?
London road user charging The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year (except Christmas Day) to help clean up London’s air. The zone now covers all areas within the North and South Circular Roads.
Does TfL run on Christmas Day?
Over the Christmas and New Year period, most TfL public transport is open. However, on Christmas Day, there’s no service on most transport.
Is Congestion Charge 24 hours a day?
You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel. You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.