Car tax zone may be increasing traffic and pollution as drivers say 'increase is obvious'

Coaches, buses, trucks and lorries are all charged £100, although drivers can apply for exemptions.

Minibuses, vans, campervans and private hire vehicles will be charged £9 per day, unless they meet the emissions standards in place.

Bath was the first city outside of London to introduce a CAZ, but since Birmingham and Portsmouth have started charging drivers, with many other cities set to do the same.

Despite this, residents in parts of the city say the CAZ have pushed more traffic into their neighbourhoods.

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