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No 10’s Ulez stance reverses ‘decades of clean air progress’, says Sadiq Khan (www.theguardian.com)

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“The government has given financial assistance to Birmingham, Bristol and Portsmouth to help fund their clean air zones but has refused to support London’s scheme, arguing that powers over transport and air quality are devolved to the capital.”

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[–] Syldon 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

A lot of people are today realising that the ULEZ does not affect them at all. ULEZ compliance standards are:

Petrol cars must meet Euro 4 emissions standards to be ULEZ compliant. Most, if not all, petrol cars registered since January 2006 meet these standards.

Diesel cars must meet Euro 6 standards to be ULEZ compliant.

Almost every diesel car registered since September 2015 meets these standards, though some earlier models do too (you can find some ULEZ compliant diesel cars going back to 2012).

ULEZ will mostly affect businesses who come from outside of London to work in London. ULEZ charges are tax deductible. Small businesses with diesel vans will have to replace them. There is a scrappage scheme in place, AFAIK extra costs on top of that are also tax deductible.

People who drive diesels around town to save on fuel costs. They can also claim up to £2000 in scrappage. Yes, the replacement will either cost more to run as it will be a less polluting petrol model, or it will be more expensive compliant diesel. IMO anyone driving a diesel car for around town use with a DPF is just asking for trouble.

Any petrol car drivers with cars pre 2006 are actually getting a good price for their knacker of a car.

The Tories are not pushing this for the London boroughs anymore. People within the ULEZ borders will today be seeing exactly where the costs lie. The Tories divisive rants are directed purely at anyone not in a ULEZ area. Because if you are not in these areas then you are unlikely to realise just how few people are affected.