Sweden: Majority of Gothenburg citizens oppose congestion charge

More citizens in Gothenburg, Sweden are opposed rather than for the congestion charge set to be introduced in the city in 2013. According to the most recent survey, 55% of people are against the congestion charge and 35% are for it. The remaining 10%, of the 501 survey participants said they were still to make up their mind on the issue.
September 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
More citizens in Gothenburg, Sweden are opposed rather than for the congestion charge set to be introduced in the city in 2013.

According to the most recent survey, 55% of people are against the congestion charge and 35% are for it. The remaining 10%, of the 501 survey participants said they were still to make up their mind on the issue.

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