This paper investigates the effects of economic recession on congestion pricing acceptability. We use data from two questionnaires; one before (2008) and one during (2013) the financial recession periods. The results show statistically significant differences in the responses to the two questionnaires regarding acceptability of the pricing system, use of private car for traveling, and opinions concerning traffic congestion. Public acceptability of the congestion pricing scheme has decreased significantly during the recession period. Among the important factors that were found to influence the probability of accepting a congestion pricing scheme are income, mode of travel, and frequently experiencing congestion. However, we note that there is a significant difference in the factors that affect acceptability in the periods before and during recession.
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