London congestion charge could rise to £18 a day under new proposals
- Transport for London announced a proposal to increase the daily congestion charge from £15 to £18 starting January 2026.
- The increase follows the last rise in 2020 and aims to reduce traffic congestion while encouraging cleaner vehicle use in central London.
- The proposal includes a new cleaner vehicle discount offering 50% off for electric vans and 25% off for electric cars registered on Auto Pay.
- TfL estimates that without this update, about 2,200 more vehicles would enter the congestion zone daily, and drivers of older cars could pay up to £30.50 combining charges.
- The consultation runs until August 4, 2025, and the changes aim to balance managing congestion with supporting greener travel options across London.
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London's congestion charge set to rise - here's how much it could cost you
The London congestion charge could go up by 20% within months (Picture: Getty Images) Drivers could soon face a higher congestion charge in central London after Transport for London announced plans to increase the fee. Driving in central London is far from enjoyable – and it could soon be more expensive after TfL proposed to hike up the daily charge to £18. There are also plans to limit the residents’ discount to electric vehicles only. The move…
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