Petition · past parliament

Exempt private hire drivers (PCO) from Congestion Charge

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the government to exempt private hire drivers (PCO) from paying congestion charge
Private hire drivers have been serving the country all through the COVID 19 Pandemic staying at the front line despite being in one of the most vulnerable groups. They pay taxes and other fees to obtain the driving license and to continue driving with it. Paying congestion charge means technically they are getting nothing in exchange for for their valuable time, money and energy. The government must interfere by giving them exemption from congestion charge.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament. This is the responsibility of the London Assembly.

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Timeline

10 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
21 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Jan 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.