Sadiq Khan has announced he will push ahead with expanding the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to cover the whole of London.
Sadiq Khan has announced the ultra-low emission zone will be expanded to cover the whole ofIt means hundreds of thousands more motorists will face a £12.50 daily charge to drive in the capital.
But transport officials believe that by the end of next year the expansion of the scheme will have encouraged tens of thousands of those drivers to switch to vehicles that comply with the minimum emissions standards or use other modes of getting around such as walking, cycling or public transport.Whether or not a vehicle is liable for the charge depends on how much nitrogen dioxide it emits.
The fee for non-compliant larger vehicles such as lorries, buses and coaches is £100 under the low emission zone scheme.Ensure your vehicle meets the minimum emissions standard.Most diesel cars registered after September 2015 are exempt from the charge.– How soon after a journey do I need to pay?– What happens if I am liable to the charge but do not pay?– What area is currently covered by theSince October 25 last year it has included everywhere within the North and South Circular roads.
This led to him introducing measures such as a £110 million scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled people, small businesses and charities to scrap or retrofit their non-compliant vehicles.Mr Khan added: ‘Expanding the Ulez London-wide has not been an easy decision.
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