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Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Congestion pricing is a system where drivers are charged a fee to enter certain high-traffic areas during peak times, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Proponents argue that it effectively reduces traffic and emissions while generating revenue for public transportation improvements. Opponents argue that it unfairly targets lower-income drivers and may simply shift congestion to other areas.

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Yes
58%
No

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 @BD3B2J3answered…2wks2W

I could go either way.

 @BCRJD4Vanswered…3wks3W

No, motorists are taxed enough already

 @B78W5T8answered…8mos8MO

Yes, but make public transport widely available, reliable and affordable to the point people choose it over cars

 @B2NL5D4answered…1yr1Y

No, for now as the transit systems in urban areas in Irealnd are not adequate enough to justify congestion pricing. However, once the transit systems in these places are adequate and up to standard, congestion pricing should definitely be implemented.

 @9ZTYF33 answered…1yr1Y

no until public transport is increased and improved then yes to discourage the use of personal vehicles

 @9ZT3FBCanswered…1yr1Y

Unreliable public transport is the leading cause for dependence on cars and private vehicles. The people should not be penalized for the governments lack of development of public transport.

 @9ZSZWLZanswered…1yr1Y

I think the government make enough money from people with all the costs of having a car in the road and parking

 @9ZR2QRLanswered…1yr1Y

Only if there is an adequate public transport system to meet the demand for people who will not use vehicles in urban areas as a result of the charges

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