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based US$4/5.5 (AU$5.2/7.15) for cars/trucks travelling within the charging zone means of penalizing their own residents Hong Kong To reduce congestion A charge requiring vehicles pay an entry fee when travelling across the boundary of the cordon area 13/6.5 Hong Kong dollar (AU$2.16/1.08) for peak/shoulder periods Hau (1990): Congestion severity described by the government appeared to be exaggerated resulting in public mistrust of the government. The invasion of privacy and fear of a “big brother” government were foremost in people’s minds. The government did not provide enough information to the public, limiting their ability to support the project. Private car drivers felt singled out because taxis were exempt from the charge but contributed more to congestion. Edinburgh, UK To reduce congestion A charge Rye et al. (2008):