Congestion charge a possibility for Glasgow amid Clyde Tunnel toll debate

Glasgow is considering bringing in a driver congestion charge and Clyde Tunnel toll as Transport Scotland suggests the city could take a ‘leading role’ in looking at a new scheme. The local authority has expressed interest in rolling out driver charges that would only apply to people who don’t live in the city. But a regulatory check […]

Glasgow’s Clyde Tunnel could close as union set to ballot workers over strike action

Glasgow’s motorists are facing traffic chaos a potential strikes could close the Clyde Tunnel. The team controlling the tunnel are to be balloted on industrial action after a national pay offer was overwhelmingly rejected. Over 60,000 drivers use the tunnel every day. Keir Greenaway, GMB Scotland senior organiser in public services, said: “The workers at the Clyde Tunnel […]

Glasgow City Council considering Clyde Tunnel toll and city congestion charge

A Clyde Tunnel toll for drivers living outside Glasgow and a congestion charge are among the ideas being considered as politicians look to boost the city council’s income. Glasgow City Council will set its budget for 2025/26 on Thursday, with council tax set to rise to fund investment in the city, says The Scotsman. City treasurer Ricky Bell said […]