Drivers set to see Congestion Charge increased to £18 per day
Motorists are set to see the Congestion Charge increase to £18 per day under bold new plans. Drivers across London have been warned they could be forced to pay £18 daily in Congestion Charge costs under the new proposals from Labour Party Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Under new proposals, the transport authority is looking to set the daily charge for travelling in the city centre to £18 from January 2026, up from its current £15 fee.
Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport, said in a statement in relation to the consultation from the Department for Transport this week: "Keeping London moving by reducing congestion is vital for our city and for our economy.
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"The Congestion Charge has been a huge success since its introduction, but we must ensure it is fit for purpose. Sticking to the status quo would see around 2,200 more vehicles using the congestion charging zone on an average weekday next year."
He explained that while improving air pollution in the city, TfL also aimed to support Londoners and businesses in using greener and more sustainable travel.
"That's why I'm pleased we're proposing that substantial incentives remain in place for Londoners who switch to cleaner vehicles. We encourage everyone to have their say and respond to the public consultation," he added.
Christina Calderato, TfL's Director of Strategy, explained that the Congestion Charge has been "hugely successful" in supporting the move to electric vehicles and increasing walking, cycling and the use of public transport.
She added: "With these proposed changes, we want to make sure it continues to be effective in managing traffic and congestion in central London while providing ongoing support to those who need to drive in the zone to make the switch to an electric vehicle.
"I would encourage people to respond to the consultation to help shape our plans."
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