Sadiq Khan remains committed to expanding ULEZ despite major backlash
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the city remains committed to tackling road and air pollution in the region despite the massive backlash against the proposed proposal. ULEZ extension.
This represents about two-thirds of the respondents. consultation Expand ULEZ nationwide Greater London reportedly opposed the plan.
Claims from whistleblowers largely excluded negative responses from the results.
Last weekend, 66% of participants opposed the plan and only 24% were in favor, leading to demands from the GLA Conservative Party. Expansion is quelled.
However, in an interview with evening standardthe mayor shared he was not deterred by a shared response that he believed the talks had been “hijacked” by opponents.
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inform standard Expansion is essential to reduce the threat to public health from toxic air.
“The idea of parking things or kicking cans in the road is not an option.
“The easy option is to dither and delay. I think it’s important to act.”
Talks officially ended at the end of July, with results from Transport to London expected next month.
Based on the results, the mayor decides whether to proceed with the plan, Expand ULEZ.
“I’m not determined. What I’m clear about is that it’s not a numbers game.
“This is not a referendum. If a rough majority of people are in favor of it, it does not make me cross a line or a rough number of people are against it,” reports the report. . standard.
ULEZ Area Map: What do you cover?
ULEZ now covers central London, including Westminster and Soho.
It was later expanded to cover much more of the capital. GreenwichHammersmith, Wood Green, Stratford and others.
but now Expansion We are proposing to cover all of Greater London to reduce pollution levels in the area.
See the all-inclusive area of South East London BexleyBromley and Sydcup but also Croydon, Enfield, Harrow, Wembley, Romford and others were affected.
Below is the proposed map. Green areas indicate spots that are part of the extension.
What is ULEZ Extension?
The ULEZ extension is an area of London where you have to pay to drive a vehicle that does not comply with minimum emission standards.
Anyone who does not meet the criteria will be charged a daily fee of £12.50 to enter the area.
Whether the vehicle is responsible for charging depends on the amount of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) the vehicle emits.
What vehicles are ULEZ compatible?
Whether the vehicle is responsible for charging depends on the amount of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) the vehicle emits.
This change is because NO2 can damage the lungs and make existing conditions such as asthma, lungs and heart disease worse.
Diesel vehicles generally must be registered after September 2015 to avoid charges, but most petrol models registered after 2005 are also exempt.
For a complete check whether your vehicle meets the criteria, please visit the TfL website to check.
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