Boris Johnson’s plans to scrap the western extension of the congestion charge, also include raising the current congestion charge from £8 to £10 and from £10 to £12 if paid the next working day.

The congestion charge was first introduced in February 2003 at £5 a day, meaning it has doubled in just seven years.

The mayor has also proposed a new account paying system to allow drivers to avoid penalty charge notices and make paying the congestion charge easier and more convenient. Customers would need a credit card or debit card and to pay a £10 registration charge for each vehicle on the account. Auto-pay customers would also be eligible for a daily charge of £9.

Julia Callan, MD at 24 7 Parking comments “ Many Londoners may well question whether increasing the congestion charge to £10 represents value for money. We have parking both inside and outside the congestion charge zone so whether this increase matter to you or not we have parking to suit your needs.”