Oxford congestion charge
Browse news and stories about Oxford’s temporary congestion charge – an initiative by Oxfordshire County Council that aims to ease traffic congestion on key city routes ahead of the delayed traffic filter trial, while encouraging more sustainable travel across Oxford.
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Free Park & Ride travel supports Oxford tourism during English Tourism Week
Free Park & Ride travel is helping support visitor numbers in Oxford, with bus passenger growth continuing during English Tourism Week and Easter events planned across the city.
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Free Oxford park and ride bus journeys extended until March 2026
Free park and ride bus journeys in Oxford have been extended until March 2026 after a sharp rise in passenger numbers, supporting the temporary congestion charge and reducing traffic in the city.
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Free Park & Ride travel announced as part of major Oxford bus network improvements
Oxford Bus Company will offer three months of free Park & Ride travel and introduce major service upgrades across the city, including new routes, improved frequencies, and better links to hospitals, following the introduction of Oxford’s temporary congestion charge.
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Community campaigner takes fight against Oxford congestion charge to Downing Street
Community campaigner Amir Steve Ali has delivered a petition to Number 10 calling on the Prime Minister to halt Oxford’s £5 congestion charge, due to begin in October Critics say the scheme ignores public opposition and risks harming residents.
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Anneliese Dodds MP responds to Andrew Gant’s letter on Oxford congestion charge
Anneliese Dodds MP has responded to Andrew Gant’s open letter on Oxford’s congestion charge, criticising the scheme’s priorities and defending Labour councillors against claims they oppose safer pedestrian crossings. The row highlights growing divisions ahead of the £5 charge’s October rollout.
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Oxford hospitals raise concerns over congestion charge impact
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has warned that the city’s congestion charge could place extra pressure on staff and patients. The trust has urged for support measures, while the county council insists hospitals will remain accessible without paying the fee.
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Oxford MP calls newly approved congestion charge as “extremely unfair”
Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has criticised the county council’s congestion charge, warning it is “extremely unfair”. The scheme has split opinion between businesses, residents, and travel groups, with legal challenges threatened as the council pushes ahead.
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County council approves congestion charge for Oxford motorists
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a £5 daily congestion charge for six Oxford roads, starting by November 2025. Supporters say it will cut congestion and boost buses, while critics warn of negative impacts on families, businesses and schools.
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Oxford action group threatens legal challenge to congestion charge
A new action group, Open Roads for Oxford, has warned it will launch legal action if the county council approves a £5 daily congestion charge. Campaigners say the scheme threatens local businesses, with strong public opposition already recorded.
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Congestion charge faces stronger opposition outside Oxford city
Opposition to Oxfordshire’s proposed congestion charge is much stronger in rural areas than in the city, according to new consultation data. While 74% of all respondents said the £5 scheme would negatively affect them, figures show resistance peaks in areas like Carterton, Witney and Kidlington.
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Councillors call for rural bus funding from congestion charge income at scrutiny meeting
Oxfordshire councillors have urged that income from a proposed congestion charge be used to support rural and deprived communities. At a scrutiny meeting, members raised fairness concerns, recommending funds go to bus subsidies and rural transport improvements.
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Cowley locals fear disproportionate impact from Oxford congestion charge
Cowley residents and businesses fear Oxford’s congestion charge could hit them harder than other areas, with warnings of lost trade and longer journeys.
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Campaigners say Oxford congestion charge survey was biased towards objectors
Campaigners from CoHSAT insist Oxford’s proposed congestion charge is the “best option” to tackle traffic, despite 74 per cent of residents opposing it. The scheme has won support from bus and cycling groups but faces opposition from businesses, schools and petitioners.
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Labour says Oxford congestion charge plans are “half-baked” and ignore public opinion
Labour has demanded Oxfordshire County Council withdraw its “half-baked” £5 congestion charge plans. With 74 per cent of consultation respondents opposing the scheme, councillors warn it will hit deprived communities hardest and call instead for cheaper, more accessible public transport alternatives.
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Schools, businesses, nursery and rescue volunteers voice fears over Oxford congestion charge
Schools, businesses, nurseries and rescue volunteers have warned that Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed £5 congestion charge could damage staff recruitment, childcare, emergency response and local trade.
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Westgate Oxford warns congestion charge could ‘hamper’ city businesses and put off visitors
Westgate Oxford has warned that the city’s proposed £5 congestion charge could deter visitors and harm businesses. Landsec, which owns the shopping centre, said the plans risk reducing footfall unless significant investment in public transport is made.