With regard to the traffic congestion charge and it's recent increase. Under the Freedom of Information Act, will you please clarify that this charge will also be applicable to the Royal Family and the entire fleet of cars at Buckingham Palace and other London Royal residences both state cars and those for private use?

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TfL Ref: FOI-0452-1920

Thank you for your email which we received on 10 May 2019 asking for information about the Congestion charge.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.  I can confirm we do hold the information you require. You asked:

With regard to the traffic congestion charge and it's recent increase. Under the Freedom of Information Act, will you please clarify that this charge will also be applicable to the Royal Family and the entire fleet of cars at Buckingham Palace and other London Royal residences both state cars and those for private use?

All exemptions and discounts from the Congestion Charge are listed on our website at https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge/discounts-and-exemptions

Vehicles owned by the Royal family are subject to the charge unless the vehicle meets any of the requirements described above.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed.

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

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