After the increase in congestion tax at the turn of the year - fewer cars in the inner city

- There is much less traffic now than it was when the congestion tax was new in 2006. Although the number of residents in Stockholm County has increased, that there are more cars and that we travel much more, says Jonas Eliasson at the Swedish Transport Administration.

The lock and several other major redevelopment projects make it still feel crowded on the roads. But even though it may not be noticed, the time we spend sitting in the car queue has actually decreased significantly.