London Mayor Wants to Charge Drivers by the Mile to Cut Emissions

Buses and cars caught in heavy traffic in London on Jan. 17, 2022. Dominic Lipinski/PA

London needs to charge motorists by the mile to hit climate change targets, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan.

He wants road pricing to be implemented to encourage people who drive petrol or diesel cars in the capital to switch to public transport, walking, cycling or electric vehicles “where necessary”.