As has been the common theme with the congestion charge, next year’s extension of the charge is causing opposing arguments.

On one hand is Transport for London and the Mayor’s office whole heartedly supporting their scheme and on the other hand lie the businesses and residents who are affected in different ways by rising costs. For some the costs of living in London just seem to be on the rise.

The current congestion zone can be deemed a success by some. The £8 charge has brought about a reduction in traffic levels and is making the air in the capital much cleaner to breath. The authorities are hoping that by almost doubling the zone they will be cutting down further on these troublesome issues.

In this section The Congestion Digest speaks to Jamie O’Hara, spokesperson for the congestion charge for the governors of the initiative, Transport for London. The Congestion Digest also takes to the streets to interview West Londoner’s left unhappy by the fact that they will have to pay to drive on their streets.

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