Traffic / Auckland

Auckland's mayor wants congestion charge for peak travel times

17:46 pm on 15 November 2023

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If you're sitting in on the motorway in traffic right now, Auckland's mayor wants you to pay for it.

Wayne Brown is lobbying for a congestion charge to be put on motorways around the city for peak travel times, saying it would drive a change in behaviour.

The so-called 'Time of Use Charge' would ping drivers a few dollars if they're hitting certain roads at certain times of the day.

But there are concerns not enough alternatives are in place for people to choose a different route.

Emma Stanford reports.