By Ilaria Grasso Macola
Sadiq Khan has pressed ahead with his decision to expand the ultra-low emission zone London-wide from next August.
The ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) is aimed at cleaning London’s air, forcing vehicles that don’t conform to the latest environmental standards to pay £12.50 to enter. It will also help relieve congestion in the capital.
The ULEZ currently encompasses the North and South Circular roads following an expansion in October 2021.
Despite being one of the toughest decisions of his political career, the mayor said that expanding the ULEZ “will mean five million more people will be able to breathe cleaner air and live healthier lives.”
“The latest evidence shows that air pollution is making us sick from cradle to grave,” Khan said. “Londoners are developing life-changing illnesses, such as cancer, lung disease, dementia and asthma.”
Khan also announced the introduction of a £110m scrappage scheme to encourage vulnerable Londoners and those with lower incomes to scrap their older and more polluting vehicles.
To help people amidst rising costs of living, the mayor announced the biggest expansion of the buses in the history of Outer London.
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