London introduces tunnel tolls, potentially worsening traffic, to improve journey times and air quality.

Transport for London (TfL) will introduce tolls on the new Silvertown tunnel and the Blackwall tunnel starting April 7. Geotab, a tracking technology company, warns this could worsen traffic in central London, as seen when over 5,500 commercial vehicle journeys were rerouted during Blackwall tunnel closures last year. TfL asserts the new tunnel will reduce journey times and improve air quality, with dedicated bus and HGV lanes and tolls of £10 for HGVs during peak hours, reduced to £5 off-peak.

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