General · 29 October 2025
Oxford Introduces £5 Daily Congestion Charge as Temporary Traffic Management Solution
Oxford launched a controversial £5 daily congestion charge on October 29, 2025, affecting six key roads to manage traffic during Botley Road's extended closure. The temporary measure applies to cars and motorhomes, with four roads charged 7am-7pm daily and two roads charged during rush hours only, with various exemptions available for residents, healthcare workers, and disabled drivers. The scheme faces significant opposition from local businesses and politicians, while aiming to reduce congestion and improve bus services until traffic filters are implemented in August 2026.
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