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Mayor Pledges Massive Investment in Public Transport

LONDON-Mayor Ken Livingstone has confirmed his intention to charge drivers to enter central London, but the tolls will only be levied once the public transport system has been upgraded.

By Graham Parker | Updated on July 11, 2001

LONDON-Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, has unveiled his transport strategy, setting the framework for transport in the capital for the next decade. As expected, Livingstone plans a £5 ($7) congestion charge for all vehicles entering the central area.

Livingstone said: ‘My transport strategy will radically improve and expand public transport, and take strong measures – including congestion charging in central London – to reduce the traffic congestion which blights the city.’

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