With roads and tube lines set to be more congested than ever this summer a few people may be tempted to use it an excuse for a day off.

今年夏天，英国的马路和地铁将出现前所未有的拥挤，有些人可能会很想以交通堵塞为由请假。

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The IFS says a solution would be to charge drivers by the mile, with higher pricing in congested areas at peak times.

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Newport gave their try-scoring count a boost with nine altogether, which could be vital at the top of a congested league table.

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The third Congestion Index examines the congestion in 57 metropolitan areas with a population of more than 950, 000, and found Los Angeles continued to be the most congested city in North America.

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