How long will Gothenburg have congestion tax?
What the law and Trafikverket say about how long the tax lasts.
Short answer
Gothenburg's congestion tax has no end date in law, and ending or changing it would take a decision by the Riksdag, according to Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration. The tax was introduced on 1 January 2013 and is to contribute SEK 14 billion (2009 prices) over 25 years to the West Swedish Package (Västsvenska paketet).
Why
- Trafikverket states that the congestion tax is regulated by law, where no end date exists.
- Ending the tax, or changing the zone or the amounts, requires a Riksdag decision, according to Trafikverket.
- Congestion tax was introduced in Gothenburg on 1 January 2013 and is to contribute SEK 14 billion (2009 prices) over a 25-year period, according to Trafikverket.
Details
Trafikverket describes its 2025 investigation as background knowledge about the tax and its effects after it has generated SEK 14 billion (2009 price level) for the West Swedish Package. It says it proposes no change to the congestion tax zone in its draft National Plan and that no decision exists on a different design. Future revenue can also be used to finance part of the cost increase of Västlänken, according to Trafikverket. For the basic rules, see the congestion tax basics, and for the city see Gothenburg and West Sweden.
Tip
Check the current hours and amounts on the Swedish Transport Agency's Gothenburg pages before you drive, because the amounts are set by law and can be changed only by the Riksdag.
What may differ
The 25-year figure describes the funding plan for the West Swedish Package. Trafikverket's text says the tax itself has no end date.
Common misconception
Gothenburg's congestion tax will be removed once the West Swedish Package is paid for.
What actually happens
Trafikverket says the tax is regulated by law with no end date, and that ending or changing it requires a Riksdag decision.
People also ask
- When will congestion tax end in Gothenburg?
- Will Gothenburg keep its congestion tax?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Trafikverket before you drive.
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