No, The O2 is not inside the Congestion Zone. It lives happily on the Greenwich Peninsula, which is firmly south of the river Thames.
Technically, the Congestion Zone covers most of central London, and it stops north of the river. You have to cross a bridge or tunnel to even get close to the zone.
So unless you’ve decided to take a scenic detour through Trafalgar Square on your way to a concert, you’re safe. But wait—there’s always a catch, right?
The sneaky trap: the ULEZ
Here’s the plot twist nobody tells you. While The O2 skips the Congestion Charge, it sits smack bang inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Yes, that’s a whole different beast.
The ULEZ operates 24/7, 365 days a year, unlike the Congestion Charge which switches off at night. So if your car is an older diesel or a petrol model that doesn’t meet Euro 6 standards, you’ll still pay £12.50 per day.
It’s a classic London mind game. You dodge one fee, but the other one is lurking behind the popcorn stand at the arena. “Cheeky,” as Dave said when I told him.
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