A congestion charge is likely to be imposed in Manchester by the Government despite strong opposition to the scheme.
Critics of the scheme believe it is unfair as it allows only the well-off to travel by car.
Plans are expected to be set out for a two-ring scheme that would cost up to £5 to enter the city centre during busy times.
The Government claims the charge will be offset by £3bn of public transport improvements.
The plans were set to gain official Government backing today, and if successful the scheme would make Manchester the second city after London to get a c-charge.
This could pave the way for other UK cities to apply for their own charging system.
The two rings around Manchester would be at the M60 and close to the city centre.
The Government argues that such a scheme would cut pollution and congestion.
However, some people think that it could damage the local economy.
Andrew Simpson, chairman of Greater Manchester Momentum Group which is opposed to the scheme, said: ‘It's right that we want improved public transport, but if the costs of that is something that's going to cost people in this region up to £1,200 a year to get to work, then I think that's going to be very bad for our jobs and our economy.’