28 May 2025, 15:15 | Updated: 29 May 2025, 07:34

By Matthew Jaffa

For many small firms in London, using a vehicle inside the Congestion Charge zone isn’t a choice – it’s a necessity.

From tradespeople to couriers to care workers, for many business owners and self-employed people, a car or van is an indispensable part of their daily routine.

The proposed 20 per cent Congestion Charge increase by the Mayor and TfL is a lot, at a time when small firms are already having to make extremely tough business decisions to remain competitive. Many businesses, particularly those in sectors where margins are already tight, will not be able to absorb these extra costs. There’s a good chance that businesses will have to look to charge customers a premium for their business services, which will further........

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