Is Auckland congestion charging fair when so many still can’t rely on public transport?
About this episode
The episode discusses the fairness of congestion charging in Auckland amidst public transport reliability issues.
For Aucklanders, sitting in traffic can feel like an unavoidable part of life. But, what if you had to pay to do it? Auckland Council is considering congestion charging, with three options on the table that could see drivers charged between $2 and $7. Supporters say it could get traffic moving and raise money for improvements – but critics are asking whether we have enough alternatives to make it work. Today on The Front Page, University of Auckland senior lecturer in urban planning Dr Timothy Welch joins us to explain how it could work and what we can learn from cities overseas. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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