A National system of road charging based on the driver's choice of travel time and route has been under consideration by British governments for several years. However, there is little popular support for the concept and progress has been slow. Tender opportunities for suppliers have been opened then revoked. Feasibility studies for local road use charging (RUC) systems have taken place in 10 local authorities but with limited enthusiasm and no guarantees that any will result in a pilot. London has been the shining light with the introduction of the congestion charge, but it is the exception.
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