Motorcycles would continue to go free in London if Ken Livingstone is re-elected

London mayor Ken Livingstone does view motorcycles as an effective means of cutting congestion in the city and would continue to exempt bikes from the congestion charge if he is elected to a third term, a spokeswoman in his campaign office says.

“Motorcycles are a more fuel-efficient means of transport and as a consequence they will not be charged for driving in the congestion charging zone,” spokeswoman Victoria Collins told MCN.

“They provide a cost-effective means of travel, and to not cause the levels of congestion that cars do.”

The mayor is also investigating ways to increase the number of motorcycle parking bays, Collins says. “In many areas, particularly in central London, there simply is not enough space for motorcycles to park.”