Newcastle, UK, Congestion Pricing Plan Advances

BBC News reports, a proposed downtown Newcastle congestion pricing system received the approval of two more local government councils and will now undergo review by UK authorities. The plan proposes to levy tolls as high as £50 — approximately US$65.20 — on commercial trucks and buses that enter a designated zone. Taxis and vans would eventually pay lower fees. The plan aims to improve regional air quality by reducing carbon emissions.