Dublin congestion charging could affect couriers
Date: 29 February 2008
The Irish government is considering introducing congestion charging in Dublin, which would affect couriers and owner drivers in the city.
A consultation document, Sustainable Transport and Travel, was published this week, warning that traffic could become significantly worse unless new measures are adopted, the Irish Times reports.
This could include a congestion charge, similar to that seen in London, where courier drivers and other motorists must pay to enter the capital.
However, such a charge is not likely to be implemented until proper public transport alternatives are in place, according to the Irish transport minister, Noel Dempsey.
He asked members of the public to voice their opinions on urban traffic, saying: "I'm ready to listen. I know that the public have ideas on how we can free up our cities from traffic congestion.
"They have ideas on how we can give people back precious time lost each day while we commute."
Recent statistics indicate that average traffic speeds in urban areas during the morning rush hour will drop from 13kph in 2006 to just 8kph by 2016 if nothing is done to curb traffic levels.
In London, Mayor Ken Livingstone has agreed to introduce congestion charge discounts for the cleanest Euro Five freight vehicles.
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