Exactly this. Having been in London for 20+ years now, I can’t believe how much busier the roads are now than when I first arrived.
If I want to see my OH, I’ll have to pay congestion charge so I often take the train. It takes longer but costs about the same as a petrol/ccharge combo so I’m happy to do it. ULEZ has the same aim. It’s impossible to get anywhere quick on the roads even at midnight. Something needs to be done.