Should UK local councils outside London introduce a congestion charge in their city centres?

Public debate rages over whether local councils should adopt congestion charges like London's to tackle urban traffic jams, reduce pollution, and fund better public transport. Supporters highlight reduced congestion and improved bus services in some areas, while critics argue it fails to ease gridlock—as seen in London's record 2024 delays—and acts as a revenue grab hitting motorists, including EV drivers now liable from 2026. Places like Oxford face backlash over displaced traffic and business impacts, with calls for referendums before expansion.