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Go-slow protest over road charge Go-slow protest over road charge
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An anti-congestion charge rally is taking place in London in a last-ditch attempt to stop the western extension of the zone in two days' time. Hundreds of drivers are taking part in an anti-congestion charge protest in a last-ditch attempt to stop the western extension of the zone.
Organised by the West London Residents Association, the go-slow began at Addison Road, in Kensington, in west London.Organised by the West London Residents Association, the go-slow began at Addison Road, in Kensington, in west London.
Protesters claim the £8 charge will damage businesses and cost residents hundreds of pounds a year.Protesters claim the £8 charge will damage businesses and cost residents hundreds of pounds a year.
But Transport for London (TfL) believes congestion will be cut by 15%.But Transport for London (TfL) believes congestion will be cut by 15%.
'Improved safety'
The zone will expand west from Monday to include Kensington and Chelsea.The zone will expand west from Monday to include Kensington and Chelsea.
TfL also claims the number of vehicles will reduced by 10 to 15% once the charge is introduced.TfL also claims the number of vehicles will reduced by 10 to 15% once the charge is introduced.
The protest convoy and march will travel along the Earls Court Road, which will be the boundary of the new zone.The protest convoy and march will travel along the Earls Court Road, which will be the boundary of the new zone.
Merrick Cockell, leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council, said: "We've been protesting for a long time.
"It (congestion charge expansion) comes into effect on Monday and we just thought we'd remind him (Ken Livingstone) that we are still here. We still object to the extension."
London Mayor Ken Livingstone said congestion charging has cut pollution and CO2 levels and improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as increased the reliability of buses.