Discounts and exemptions

Find out if you can get a discount or even drive in the charging zone for free.

Discounts

Choose from the list below to see if you can register for a discount.

You don't have to pay the Congestion Charge for any of the vehicles below. They're free automatically so you don't need to register with us.

Two wheeled motorbikes (and sidecars), mopeds and bicycles
Black cabs licensed with the Public Carriage Office (PCO)
Mini cabs licensed with the PCO
Emergency Service vehicles - for example ambulances / fire engines
NHS vehicles that are exempt from road tax
Vehicles used by the disabled that are exempt from vehicle excise duty (road tax) under the 'disabled' class
Vehicles for more than one disabled person (for example Dial-A-Ride) exempt from road tax
Public transport vehicles with nine or more seats that are listed within the taxation classes Buses or Reduced Pollution Buses

Certain vehicles, including buses, registered in the European Economic Area member states, must be registered with us to qualify for an exemption.

Other categories of exemption include:

If you think your vehicle falls into this category please contact us.