(Video August 2021)The introduction of congestion charging could be fairly implemented now around Auckland’s city centre, but more analysis is need in Wellington says new research from the Helen Clark Foundation and consultant WSP. Chris McKeen/Stuff Congestion charging would bill motorists for entering the city centres, especially at peak times. Helen Clark Foundation/Supplied Diagram of proposed staging of congestion charging in Auckland“Some lower income communities could be disproportionately affected by congestion charging, and further analysis should be undertaken,” said the report. TOOD NIALL/STUFF Transport Minister Michael Wood speaks on the first day of half price public transport fares. Auckland Transport (AT) said part of the rise is due to the gradual return to more “normal” work and commuting habits as Covid-19 restrictions lessen.

Source: Stuff May 10, 2022 02:02 UTC