Ulez expands across London as most polluting cars face £12.50 daily charge

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Ulez expands across London as most polluting cars face £12.50 daily charge
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The charge for the most polluting vehicles is aimed at improving air quality and now covers all of the capital.

The scheme, aimed at improving air quality, charges people a daily £12.50 fee for driving vehicles that don't meet certain emissions standards

The expansion of Ulez to outer London is divisive - clean air campaigners support it but some residents and businesses have concerns Earlier in the summer, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer blamed the scheme for losing a by-election in Uxbridge London's Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan argues Ulez is necessary to help clean up the capital's air and prevent pollution-related health conditions

Launched in 2019, Ulez initially covered an area of central London and was expanded in 2021 to the north and south circular roads

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