Stockholm airport mulls driver toll
Published: 10 Apr 10 10:16 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/25996/20100410/
Stockholm-Arlanda airport is considering the introduction of a 100 kronor ($14) toll for cars entering the terminal area in a bid to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Stockholm daily Dagens Nyheter reports.
- Hundreds protest Sweden's mining boom (21 Apr 13)
- Stockholm Arlanda slides in global airport rankings (19 Apr 13)
- SAS now cheapest on several European routes (18 Apr 13)
Arlanda is set to submit its application for new environmental targets at the end of this year. The airport requires permission from the government before it can charge a toll to drivers.
If implemented, the proposal recommends that car drivers pay 50 kronor on their way in to the airport and a further 50 kronor on their way out from 2012. But airport authorities stressed that the levy would only come into force if there was a concurrent improvement in rail and bus services to and from the airport.
"Otherwise it's just a punishment tax and we don't want that," airport spokesman Jan Lindqvist told Dagens Nyheter.
Drivers of environmentally friendly "green cars" would not be required to pay the toll, while airport staff and truck drivers would pay a reduced charge of 20 kronor each way.
What do you think? Leave your comment below.
Live Blog: Eurovision Song Contest final
The 2013 Eurovision Song Contest Final is live in Malmö, southern Sweden. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding Europe's biggest pop music spectacle. READ () »
Three shot in jewellery heist on busy street
Three people were wounded during an armed robbery on a jewellery store in Ängelholm, southern Sweden on Saturday, with the robbers escaping on a yellow moped. READ () »
County council admits to buying out 'bomb man'
The Sörmland County Council in central Sweden 'accidentally' hired a convicted criminal who had served a long prison sentence for threatening to blow up oil storage tanks and had to pay 1million kronor in severance pay to get rid of him. READ () »
Man wounded in schoolyard shooting
Panic broke out at a Gothenburg school on Friday evening as one man was wounded in a shooting which could be linked to a violent robbery that took place in the area on the same day. READ () »
Teen girl admits to Instagram 'slut-shaming'
A 15-year-old girl has admitted to setting up the Instagram account that caused hundreds of teenagers to riot in Gothenburg last year, but her 16-year-old friend has denied involvement. READ () »
Fierce hockey rivals go head to head
Ice hockey World Championships co-hosts Sweden and Finland continue their long-standing rivalry on Saturday with a place in the gold medal match at stake. READ () »
Scandal ousts Stockholm economics school head
The president of the Stockholm School of Economics, one of Sweden's most prestigious universities, has been forced out in response to a scandal over his hiring of a high-ranking official who'd been convicted of insider trading. READ () »
'Sweden next in line for housing market crash'
Sweden tops a list of countries that risk suffering a housing market crash, Germany's Commerzbank has warned, citing the slackening off of Swedish property prices as a harbinger of a potential downswing. READ () »
- 17/05 Sweden's drug testing industry plummets »
- 16/05 Suicide figures soar for Sweden's disabled youth »
- 15/05 'Swedish celebrities have raised cancer awareness' »
- 15/05 Apple strips Swedish Whypod of its trademark »
- 14/05 Swedish man mauled in brutal bear attack »
- 14/05 Swedish friction experts unravel curling mystery »
- 13/05 Asthma and allergies on the rise for Swedish kids »
- 10/05 'Unborn babies can learn languages': study »
- 07/05 Sweden 'second best' place to become a mum »
- 07/05 Sucking pacifiers clean good for infants' health: Swedish study »
| 18/05 | LCI CoordinatorAker Advantage | Bærum/Tranby |
| 18/05 | Tender Lead Subsea 7656Aker Advantage | Ågotnes |
| 17/05 | Account Executive - Sweden- Sofware Sales | Stockholm |
| 17/05 | Authorization Engineer | Västerås |
| 17/05 | Backend infrastructure Team Lead | Stockholm |
| 17/05 | Baxter Home Hemodialysis ? HHD Field Service EngineerBaxter Medical AB | Östergötland |
More news from Germany at thelocal.de
More news from France at thelocal.fr
More news from Norway at thelocal.no
More news from Switzerland at thelocal.ch
In cooperation with DoToday
Register now for:
> Free use of noticeboard
> Special discounts
> Weekly news roundup
> Unlimited use of discuss
"Div5 v IF Olympia Farsta: 2-2 Having come back from 1-0 down then 2-1 down, 10-men Stripes earned a worthy point from todays fixture. Lascelles took charge in goal after the keeper was red-carded and made some vital saves and interceptions. Robbie G scored from a low over head kick and then a penalty goal by..." READ »
- 16/5 08:32 Be British, be sincere and be bold (Brits Mean Business)
- 26/4 02:20 Stockholm Taxi Wars: Über fail (Boston Blatte)
- 19/4 15:47 UK and Sweden sign Defence MOU (The Diplomatic Dispatch)
- 16/05 Rob for Russian Speaking
- 16/05 pet carrier
- 16/05 Big Sister/ Nanny
- 16/05 I need an apartment any where in or near to Stockholm
- 15/05 English speaking babysitter
- 15/05 Lookinf for track driver job!
- 19:55 Where to buy rubbing alcohol?
- 16:49 Posting parcel from Sweden
- 15:34 Drinking laws in Sweden confused!
- 15:31 In need of a home in Uppsala from August...
- 14:57 Questions Regarding Swedish Literature
- 13:18 What does Lagom really mean?
- 12:26 Does any business owner needs a partnership
- 09:38 Online Shopping (Womens Clothing)
- 20:46 Questions concerning MV
- 19:25 My scary encounter with Swedbank.
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Create an account with Banc De Binary, the world’s most reputable binary options firm, and start cashing in today! You can start by practicing with our free $50,000 demo account.
www.bbinary.com
Expat counsellor & talk therapist offers counselling for stress, relationship issues, sexuality, culture adjustment & life coaching. Private & confidential. Stockholm or Skype. Contact me today! 08-559 22 636 or
CLICK HERE
Casa Birgitta in Algarve, Portugal. Reduced price in best location. Private estate on white sand beach. All amenities included. Book here today! edward_george1@hotmail.com
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
Your comments about this article:
The comments below have not been moderated in advance and are not produced by The Local unless clearly stated. Readers are responsible for the content of their own comments. Comments that breach our terms and conditions will be removed.
i for one wish to drive and pick up my relatives or friends that have never been to the country and not be slapped with 100 kroners ontop of the stupid parking price
quote: " But airport authorities stressed that the levy would only come into force if there was a concurrent improvement in rail and bus services to and from the airport.
Otherwise it's just a punishment tax and we don't want that," airport spokesman"
what a load of garbage!
Anything for a bit more..TAX.
But what you do? You must pay the tax because you need to use Arlanda.
It reminds a Movie which robbers had control over crossing border and used to get money from drivers . that was illegal but here it is legal coz u get kvitto.
Wait a minute, who says the same stupid thing won't happen here too.
The way it is going, I may soon start paying for my breathe since I emit CO2 :)
Idiots, idiots!
this just another way to control the people and get more money for the rich to be richer and the decrease of the climate is a natural process we are only a very small part of that process but all of the world leaders see a big chance to make people pay one way or another.
there is only one word for it GREED
How much emissions are actually being generated by cars on Arlanda property in the first place? It seems that there is only about a kilometer or two where you're actually driving there. The amount of emissions you're generating at Arlanda is miniscule in the whole scheme of things, especially when compared to those generated by a giant airliner moving around before and after takeoff.
I'm wondering if this toll is not really for emission reduction but to pay a fine for not meeting their goals. In that case, since the goals are a bit arbitrary to begin with, I would argue that they should change their target to another arbitrary, though higher, level. :-) However, if they're not having to pay a fine then I would guess that some bureaucrat is just trying to increase their budget by using a 'green' excuse.
And lastly, the idea to charge a toll on BOTH entry and exit is just stupid. Every car entering has to leave at some point so why wouldn't you just charge one time. Charging twice provides no additional advantage but just doubles the price of infrastructure and labor while increasing the chances of congestion and delays.
One thing these people should also consider is that, for some customers, they may actually encourage them to generate more CO2. It only takes me 30 minutes to drive to Arlanda but 90 minutes to Skavsta. I try to use Arlanda because it's more convenient but as they increase prices, the more likely I'll be to use Ryanair on more flights, and generate 3 times the emissions.
Whatever the rights and wrongs of this, this attitude of yours leads me to wonder what the heck you're doing in Sweden. Why don't you f%%% off back to whichever shithole you come from. And if you are there, then why do you bother?
Why the insults?? Every person is entitled to a view...I assume you are Swedish and are very proud and protective of your country...thats normal...but why through the insults because someone disagrees with policies??
Im sick of people slagging off foreigners...you should here the Swedes complain when they are abroad (I heard they were ranked 2nd at complaining behind the Brittish?)
Narrowed minded views!!
Plus does the airport managers really thing the public is that stupid to believe that its an enviromental tax to help cut CO2, yeah right , you have a million billion trees in the this country. surely that must count for something.