OTD - 17th February (2003) - Introduction of London congestion charge

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grahame

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OTD - 17th February (2003) - Introduction of London congestion charge

« on: February 16, 2022, 20:21:06 »

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Inspired by Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system after London officials had travelled to the country, the charge was first introduced on 17 February 2003.


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Re: OTD - 17th February (2003) - Introduction of London congestion charge

« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2022, 20:23:36 »

Thst’s tomorrow, posted early :-)


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Re: OTD - 17th February (2003) - Introduction of London congestion charge

« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2022, 20:26:14 »

Quote from: ChrisB on February 16, 2022, 20:23:36

Thst’s tomorrow, posted early :-)

Yes, I'm having an early night. It will appear at the top of each page only from midnight.

Talking "early", Chris - can you find me something for 19th Feb which is so far eventempty (as opposed to eventful)


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Re: OTD - 17th February (2003) - Introduction of London congestion charge

« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2022, 20:33:30 »

Very little concerning travel….and all bad

Ernest Mach who put his name to the speed of sound died (1916)….and flight IB610 crashed killing all 148 on board. Cause was pit down to pilot error (1985)


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