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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ( earlier post ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary for large and heavy vehicles. Source: Transport for London.

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Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in use of motorcycles

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Most vehicles, including cars, vans, motorcycles and scooters, will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel within the area of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which comes into effect today. Under ULEZ rules, Euro 4 gasoline and Euro 6 diesels will not have to pay.

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Report finds one-third fewer polluting vehicles entered central London during ULEZ’ first four months

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The Central London ULEZ started on 8 April 2019 and operates in the existing central London Congestion Charge Zone. Euro 6 for diesel cars (less than five years old in 2019). Euro 6 for diesel vans (less than four years old in 2019). Euro 3 for motorcycles and other L-category vehicles.

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has outlined plans to crackdown on the most polluting vehicles, including an additional £10 (US$13) per day charge for the most polluting vehicles and an extended Ultra-Low Emission Zone. Introducing the central London Ultra-Low Emission Zone one year earlier in 2019.

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Nissan UK survey finds only 1 in 3 aware of the ULEZ going live; confusion over payment of charge

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The ULEZ now operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year within the same area of central London as the Congestion Charge. 12.50 (US$16.31) for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 Euro 6 (NO x and PM) for diesel cars, vans and minibuses and other specialist vehicles.

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London’s £10 daily “T-charge” for most polluting vehicles now in effect; partnership with Turing Institute

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London’s £10 daily “ T-Charge ” (toxicity), aimed at the oldest, most polluting vehicles on London roads, is now in effect. The T Charge applies mainly to diesel and gasoline vehicles registered before 2006. Motorcycles are not subject to the T-Charge. to drive in the zone if a vehicle is affected.

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Congestion charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

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You only have to look to the London Congestion Charge for proof of that. What is the London Congestion Charge? The London Congestion Charge was first introduced in 2003. It applies to most vehicles entering central London and is clearly signposted by a large letter ‘C’ within a red circle.