The London Congestion Charge was far from universally popular when it passed into law in 2003, but despite early opposition from the Conservative Party – and even some London councils – it looks like it’s here to stay.
Introduced to reduce traffic congestion in central London and raise investment to make much-needed repairs and upgrades to the city’s transport system, the scheme has been largely hailed as a success. It’s been reported that traffic levels in the zone have dropped by around 20%,...
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