London, UK: London’s congestion charge will not be expanded as part of government terms for bailing out Transport for London.
David Wells, chief executive, Logistics UK, welcomed the decision but urged govenrment to reconsider whether logistics activity should still be included in the temporary conditions added in June 2020, which saw a significant increase in the fee and longer operating hours.
“With little alternative to using lorries and vans to keep London stocked with all the goods the population needs, it simply amounts to an additional tax on those charged with supporting the capital during the pandemic, and beyond,” he said.
