What do CoffeeHousers – and particularly those based in Manchester – make of Ruth Kelly’s plans to impose congestion charges in cities other than London? You see, there are two factors making me reluctant to comment myself: 1) I don’t own a car, and 2) I don’t live in Manchester.
As far as the London C-charge is concerned, I think it seems expensive and I’m dubious about how “green” it turned out to be under the Ken regime. At least, then, the Manchester charge is less costly and it’s primarily being sold under a “growth” banner, rather than an environmental one. But is it necessary in the first place? Should these extra costs be imposed at a time when most people are struggling against rising inflation? Do have your say below.
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