From August, drivers of the most polluting cars will have to pay £12.50 to enter Greater London.
Drivers in non-compliant cars entering the expanded zone will have to pay £12.50 from August
"The ULEZ so far has been transformational, reducing harmful pollution levels by almost a half in central London," Mr Khan said. There will be an increased scrappage scheme fund of £110m and those who scrap more polluting cars will also be offered travelcards.Bus networks will also be improved in outer London, the mayor said.However, the plans have been opposed by some politicians, who argue public transport is not as reliable or efficient in outer London as in other parts of the capital.
"His whole basis for extending the ULEZ zone on the basis of public health doesn't stand up to scientific scrutiny.
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