Cambridge looks at road pricing

It seems that Cambridge is set to become the next UK city which will attempt to introduce a congestion charging scheme. Thus, it is also expected to bid for official, as well as continuous government funding later this year, mostly for public transport and road improvements, conditional on the area introducing a C-charge scheme.

What is more, David Webb, JM Director at Cambridge-based G Webb Transport, says that they are not against the idea of introducing a congestion charge scheme in Cambridge, especially since other UK cities are already “experimenting” after introducing a C-charge scheme. Webb aggress that the C-charge is crucial.

Thereby, Webb states:

“Of course, we are not against the overall concept or idea of a congestion charge in principle, but there must be investments in the roads, both in and around Cambridge. Yet, A14 is a disaster area and my depot is just off the A14. It’s a fact that HGV drivers should not be treated worse than anyone else.”

In conclusion, Webb says that a congestion charge would possibly change and improve the situation a lot. He thinks that a congestion charge would be beneficial and helpful if it is “introduced correctly” and aids HGV driving. He adds that certain roads (public transport included) must be improved and “repaired” for the charge to benefit Cambridge.