Vote: Are congestion charges the answer to gridlock?

 VOTE RESULTS

Are congestion charges the answer to gridlock?

Yes
 51.79% 
No
 48.21% 

3051 Votes Cast
 

A central plank of the new transport strategy for London is a £5 daily charge for motorists coming into the city at peak times.

The mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, hopes that this will reduce traffic in town by 15% and raise up to £200m a year, most of which will be used to improve public transport.

But critics of the scheme say it is unworkable and unfair. They also claim it will probably lead to more congestion as people try to avoid the charging areas.

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