Summary
- More than 40 businesses are urging the mayor of London to extend the congestion charge exemption for electric vans.
- Electric van users currently pay nothing, but starting from Christmas, the charge would be £15 a day.
- Signatories argue that the proposed charge would undermine firms who have invested in environmentally friendly fleets.
- Supporters believe that ending the exemption would hinder businesses transitioning to cleaner transport.