Westminster's all charged up with juicy idea to cut pollution

15 May 2008

Westminster City Council has rolled out the largest on-street electric car recharging service in the UK.

The 12 on-street ‘Juice Points’ have been installed outside homes, offices and prime locations across Westminster following a successful pilot scheme in Covent Garden. They complement the 48 charging points in the council’s car parks.

Users will have to pay an annual £75 fee to cover administration costs to register and use the on-street recharging posts.

The scheme is part of the council’s strategy to improve its air quality.

Councillor Alan Bradley, cabinet member for street environment at Westminster City Council, said: ‘We hope, by taking the lead and offering more recharging points than any other area of the UK, that we can get more people to switch to electric-powered cars, saving both money and the environment.’

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