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Ken Livingstone has delayed the decision on whether cars producing 120g or less of CO2 per kilometre will be made exempt from the congestion charge. It was indicated last year that these vehicles would join electric and hybrid vehicles and not be liable to pay the congestion charge when entering central London. This had been expected to happen today, 4th February.

However, the mayor’s office has indicated that these vehicles will continue to pay the charge for the forseeable future, and that a decision will be made “shortly”.

The delay in confirming their stance has left fleet managers in a difficult position, as somehave already made the decision to purchase sub-120g cars in the belief that they will be exempt.

While fleet managers are left speculating which way mayor Livingstone will go with sub-120g vehicles, they are no closer to knowing Boris Johnson’s thinking on congestion charging.

Mr Johnson is the leading opponent in the mayoral elections, which will be held on May 1.

Mr Johnson’s office has said he also is still considering his position on congestion charging, and will not be discussing it until closer to the election