Hopefully a new study out this month will make these local councils reconsider. Researchers from King’s College, London have come to the conclusion that 2003’s central London congestion charges have made no overall difference to smog in the city because more taxis and buses have taken on the strain of commuters who have abandoned their cars. The researches in charge also pointed out the congestion zone only covers 1% of the Greater London area, so it was unlikely to have a marked impact. The increase in buses resulted in ruling out any initial improvements made, although they pointed out that it reduced traffic down by 40,000 vehicles per day.

Against this backdrop, we have news that the price of fuel is going to continue to rise this year (£1.50 per litre by autumn is one estimate), and we have to accept that it’s going to be a tough time for those of us with road haulage jobs. The best we can do? Continue to look out for our fellow hauliers, back the Road Haulage Association and be sure to keep petitioning the government and the new mayor. Boris Johnson has pledged to listen to us – it’s now time to see if he will keep his word.

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