“拥挤收费”常见的英文表达是 congestion pricing 或 congestion charge。
congestion pricing 更侧重于描述通过经济手段(收费)来调节交通流量、缓解拥堵的这一政策或机制。
congestion charge 则更直接地指代这项具体的收费行为或费用。
例如:
The government is considering implementing congestion pricing in the city center to reduce traffic congestion.(政府正在考虑在市中心实施拥挤收费政策,以缓解交通拥堵。)
Drivers have to pay a congestion charge when entering the downtown area during peak hours.(高峰时段进入市中心区域,司机需要支付拥挤收费 。 )