12/04/2019
London mayor introduces Ultra Low Emission Zone
By John Wood
Published: 10 April, 2019
The world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has launched in London, meaning cars that do not meet emission standards will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said the introduction of the ULEZ will reduce road transport NOx emissions by around 45% in central London. Other complementary measures include cleaning up Transport for London’s buses, no longer licensing diesel taxis, and expanding the ULEZ to inner London in 2021.
Khan said: “London has always been a progressive and forward-thinking city, and a hub for innovation and climate action. Now more than ever, we must uphold this reputation and lead from the front on environmental issues