One business lobby group is calling on the people of Greater Manchester to vote against the city's proposed congestion charge.
With less than a week to go before the vote, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) is urging people to reject what it calls an additional tax on small businesses and commuters.
Van insurance customers could be interested to hear the PFB believe the majority of business owners are worried about the proposed fee which is likely to cost around £5 per day to travel through an inner and outer ring surrounding the city.
FPB member Tony Massey, of Sale building services consultant engineers Gill Massey, believes many people are not aware of the impact the congestion charge would have upon the local economy.
"The congestion charge, with its vast area of coverage - the outer ring cost being higher than the inner ring of charging - is a thin disguise as a further tax on businesses and individuals," he added.
Founded in 1977, the FPB represents 25,000 private businesses across the UK.
