Far from ending the war on motorists, the government may be instructing councils to look at ways of increasing revenues through the country’s drivers, in particular, by introducing a new parking tax on those who use a vehicle to get into work. According to an investigation by the Daily Telegraph, city councils may be planning to impose levies of as much as £250 per year, or higher, on those using a parking space at work.

New charges could have an effect on around 10 million drivers every day. A new parking charge will be bad news for those who live in remote areas and have no other choice but to drive to their place of work.

A levy on parking has been condemned by many as yet another government stealth tax. Originally touted as a way of reducing CO2 emissions and congestion on the roads, the levy is now being seen as a way for councils to bump up their revenues.

Arup transport analyst, Hilary Holden, said the squeeze on council funding will mean that many around the country will now be pushing the idea of work place parking levies. Arup is currently helping a number of councils work out how best to implement such schemes.

A spokesman for motoring organisation, the AA, said the government did not appear to be ending its war on the motorist as had been promised. He added that the new levy on motorists who needed to park their cars at work was actually more like the government opening another battle front.