Ultra Low Emission Zone
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The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is an area in London, England where an emissions standard based charge is applied to non-compliant vehicles. Plans were announced by London Mayor Boris Johnson in March 2015 for ULEZ to come into operation in September 2020. Sadiq Khan, the subsequent mayor, introduced the zone early in 8 April 2019.[1]
ULEZ initially covered Central London, the same area as the existing congestion charge. In October 2021, the zone was extended by Sadiq Khan to cover the area within the North Circular and South Circular roads. In August 2023, it is planned that ULEZ will be extended to cover all of Greater London. The zone has been shown to reduce the number of non-compliant cars on the road. It has been shown to reduce roadside emissions, although its effectiveness has been disputed. In 2022, ULEZ raised £224m.[2]
Following Labour's defeat in the July 2023 Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election, which was ascribed by both Labour and the Conservatives to the scheduled expansion of ULEZ to the outer London boroughs, Sadiq Khan said he was "in listening mode". On 28 July 2023, when the High Court ruled that the ULEZ expansion was lawful and could go ahead, Sadiq Khan welcomed the "landmark" ruling but said he would "do everything possible to address any concerns Londoners may have". ULEZ is expected to apply from 29 August 2023 throughout the Greater London area, and will see the drivers of the most polluting vehicles charged £12.50 a day to use them.[3]
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