Milan introduces traffic charge (BBC) {no charge for electric/hybrid}

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The Italian city of Milan has imposed a charge of up to 10 euros (£7.50) on vehicles entering the city.

The "eco-pass" is being policed by cameras at 43 electric gates around an 8-sq-km (three-square-mile) inner area.

The mayor of Milan, Letizia Moratti, launched the charge predicting a 30% cut in pollution levels and a 10% reduction in traffic.

Electric and hybrid cars are allowed to enter the congestion charge zone without payment.
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An estimated 89,000 vehicles take to the city's streets every day but city officials say traffic on the first day of the scheme was 40% lower than normal.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7167992.stm