Good morning, everyone. Today we'll continue our discussion on urban planning. As we've seen, many cities face challenges with traffic congestion. One solution that has gained popularity is the implementation of congestion pricing, where drivers pay a fee to enter the busiest areas during peak hours. London introduced this in 2003, and it reduced traffic by about 15% within the first year. However, the system is not without critics. Some argue that it unfairly affects low-income commuters who have no alternative but to drive. Others point out that the revenue generated is often not reinvested in public transport as promised. In our next session, we'll examine case studies from Stockholm and Singapore to compare their approaches.
❓ 讲师关于伦敦拥堵收费说了什么？
A. 该措施于2003年推出，第一年便使交通量减少了15%。
B. 有人批评该措施对富裕通勤者的影响大于其他人。
C. 它成功地将所有收入重新投资于公共交通。
D. 一年后，因公众反对而被移除。
✅ 正确答案
It was introduced in 2003 and cut traffic by 15% in the first year.