The Scottish Greens said drivers should be charged for using public roads.
The measure which the party says is in a bid to encourage a reduction in car use, will be included in the party’s manifesto for the
Slater said the Low Emission Zone in Glasgow can help reduce pollution but that more measures to encourage uptake of public transport was needed. It also wants money raised from the charges to go towards communities with the poorest public transport options. "Road-use charging can play a really important role in delivering that change and encouraging people out of cars.
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