November 2022 saw London Mayor Sadiq Khan confirm the plans to expand the zone across all of Greater London.
The expansion will see anyone who drives a vehicle in the ULEZ that does not meet emission standards pay a daily charge of £12.50.
It has faced opposition from many boarding regions where signs will be placed, with many refusing and court action even taken out by some against the ULEZ expansion.
Although the topic is currently at the top of many Londoner’s conversations, there are questions about what ULEZ means and why it’s in place.
What does ULEZ mean?
ULEZ is short for Ultra Low Emission Zone, which means that the area covered is only reserved for vehicles that emit ultra-low emissions and meet environmental requirements.
In the UK ultra-low emissions are given to a vehicle that emits below 75g of CO2/km from the tailpipe, according to SMMT.
Any type of vehicle can have ultra-low emissions, including cars, vans, lorries, coaches and motorbikes.
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Why is the ULEZ in place across London?
The ULEZ is being expanded across Greater London to help tackle London’s air pollution.
As Transport for London (TfL) states: “The aim of the ULEZ is to improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicles in London that don’t meet emissions standards.
“94% of vehicles seen driving in the current zone now meet the strict emissions standards on an average day, significantly higher than the 39% in 2017 when the ULEZ was first announced. This has helped to reduce harmful nitrogen dioxide pollution by nearly half in central London.”
You can find out more information on the ULEZ via the TfL website.
