Sadiq Khan denies Ulez is a cash grab as it expands to cover all of London
- 8 months ago
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has flatly denied the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) scheme is a cash grab exercise.
From today, Ulez has expanded to cover all of Greater London. The scheme, aimed at improving air quality, charges people a daily £12.50 fee for driving vehicles that don’t meet certain emissions standards.
Speaking on Good Morning on Britain, Mr Khan said the expansion was “absolutely not” a fund-raising exercise.
He said he “fully accepts there are those with concerns” but said, “there is no level of air pollution that is safe”.
From today, Ulez has expanded to cover all of Greater London. The scheme, aimed at improving air quality, charges people a daily £12.50 fee for driving vehicles that don’t meet certain emissions standards.
Speaking on Good Morning on Britain, Mr Khan said the expansion was “absolutely not” a fund-raising exercise.
He said he “fully accepts there are those with concerns” but said, “there is no level of air pollution that is safe”.
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