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Oxfordshire Council faces backlash for a planned £5 congestion charge, accused of lacking transparency and undermining a prior bus improvement agreement.
Oxfordshire County Council’s plan to impose a £5 temporary congestion charge in Oxford is drawing criticism over transparency, as a prior agreement required a 10% improvement in bus speeds by December 2025, with potential legal or financial consequences for failure.
Critics, including opposition councillors and advocacy groups, claim the charge was pre-determined and call the consultation a token effort, demanding disclosure of the bus company agreement and performance data.
The council insists it is not legally bound to introduce the charge and says the bus improvements and rollout of 159 electric buses are outcomes of its broader transport strategy, not tied to the charge.
Despite calls for a re-evaluation, the council rejected further scrutiny, fueling concerns about accountability and democratic process.
El Consejo de Oxfordshire se enfrenta a una reacción violenta por una tarifa de congestión planeada de £ 5, acusada de falta de transparencia y de socavar un acuerdo previo de mejora de autobuses.