Private hire vehicles (PHVs), including taxis, are not exempt from the Congestion Charge. PHV drivers and operators need to pay the Congestion Charge if they travel within the zone during charging hours.
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Drive a lower emission car if possible. Electric cars are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. If you're only visiting for the day, consider parking outside the zone and using public transport for the rest of your journey.
Taxis. Taxis (black cabs) are exempt from paying the Congestion Charge when actively licensed by Transport for London. A vehicle will be removed from the register of exempt vehicles on the surrender, expiry or revocation of the licence.
If you drive within the zone, you'll have to pay by midnight on the third day following the journey. If you don't pay on time, you risk getting a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). To see if and what you need to pay, check your vehicle.