New ULEZ emissions charging operational today

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Today the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London becomes operational. ULEZ results in new charges being payable by drivers of vehicles in Central London which do not comply with specified emission standards. These charges will be in addition to the Congestion Charge. Full details of ULEZ are available here.

Statement by Sadiq Khan, The Mayor of London: https://www.london.gov.uk/press-releases/mayoral/ulez-launches-in-central-london

Statement by Professor Stephen Holgate, Royal College of Physicians’ special adviser on air quality: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/harm-caused-air-pollution-huge-we-need-act-now