In 2023, Bath & North East Somerset Council introduced emissions based charging their public car parks in the city of Bath.
Vehicles that emit more than 130 g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2) will pay more for their parking, but it's not always clear how much.
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Current Parking Charges
| Tariff | Electric/Low Emissions | Diesel/High Emissions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | £1.70 | up to | £2.60 |
| 2 hours | £3.40 | up to | £4.70 |
| 3 hours | £5.10 | up to | £6.70 |
| 4 hours | £6.80 | up to | £8.80 |
| 6 hours | £10.20 | up to | £13.40 |
| 8 hours | £13.60 | up to | £17.60 |
| 24 hours | £17.10 | up to | £21.80 |
| Evening (6pm to 8pm - Charlotte Street Car Park ONLY) | £1.50 | up to | £2.40 |
| Overnight (8pm to 8am) | £1.50 | up to | £2.90 |
What is emissions based charging?
Is it a good tool to encourage change?
Emission-based charging is a system that charges drivers more for parking based on how much their vehicle pollutes. The goal is to encourage people to drive more sustainable vehicles and reduce air pollution.
Some say that emission-based charging is an important step to encourage people to use less polluting transportation. However, others say that it disproportionately affects people with lower incomes.
The systems usually use CO2 emissions and engine capacity data available from the DVLA to calculate charges.
The scheme aims to further improve pedestrian safety through improved air quality in Bath by encouraging owners of higher polluting vehicles to seek cleaner, more sustainable travel options rather than pay higher charges to park in the city centre.
Charging based on emissions is expected to help reduce the amount of motor vehicle usage in Lambeth. These charges will encourage sustainable alternatives, such as public transport, cycling and walking, whilst encouraging the use of less polluting vehicles within the borough.
Bath & North East Somerset extended roll out in 2024/25
Plans to extend emissions based charging to on street locations in Bath and council car parks in neighbouring Keynsham, Radstock and Midsomer Norton
In July 2024, Bath and North East Somerset Council launched a public consultation seeking opinions on parking proposals, which included the introduction of emissions based parking charges to all Council managed paid for parking areas in Bath and North East Somerset.
These proposals also included the requirement for Motorbikes to pay to park in on street locations and council car parks, something which has historically been free to do. Motorbikes would be charged based on the engine capacity, scaled up to the equivalent charging band for a four wheeled vehicle.
The consultation closed on 8th August 2024. No decision has been announced yet as to wether or not the proposals will go ahead.