Article: CONGESTION CHARGES; Huddersfield commuters could face a 'double whammy' Whether they travel east to Leeds or west to Manchester, Huddersfield commuters could soon find themselves facing congestion charges - but would you swap the car for bus or train because of road pricing?(News)

Byline: ANDREW BALDWIN reports

LONDON has had one since 2003. Now Manchester is set to adopt the idea.

Will Leeds follow suit and bring in a congestion charge for motorists?

It's a pressing question for people living in Huddersfield who daily use the M62 to get to work.

Plans are being set out in Manchester for a two-ring scheme based on the city centre and outer ring road by 2013.

The scheme will apply to the busiest roads in the morning and evening rush-hour periods, and could amount to pounds 5 per journey - pounds 2 to enter an outer cordon around the ...

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