The impact of congestion charging on car ownership

Journal article record
Title	The impact of congestion charging on car ownership: Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment
Journal	Transport Policy‎ vol. 160 pp. 181-191
Abstract	Highlights: This study examines the impact of congestion charging on private car ownership. A quasi-natural experiment design is applied through spatial difference-in-differences. The London Congestion Charge is used as a case study. An Average Treatment Effect on the Treated of 6.95% ownership reduction is identified. The identified impact is useful in the design or augmentation of congestion charging policies.
Authors	Craig Morton‎ Yasir Ali‎
Date	January 2025‎
Keywords and locations
Keywords	Traffic‎ Road pricing‎
Locations	London‎
How to find and cite this journal article
Publication	10.1016/j.tranpol.2024.10.039
Access	This journal article is open access and can be read for free as of 20 February 2025.
Citation	Morton, C., & Ali, Y. (2025). The impact of congestion charging on car ownership: Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment. Transport Policy, 160, 181–191.

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