The debt owed to TfL from unpaid clean air levies has skyrocketed to £376 million. Neil Garratt expressed that this amount is alarmingly high, highlighting TfL's escalating issues with bad debts, which have reportedly reached £450 million. Garratt questioned whether bailiffs would be deployed. Mr. Khan acknowledged the dire situation, emphasizing that actions would be contemplated to address this alarming debt, citing a need for accountability among drivers who violate the regulations with substantial outstanding fines.
Mr. Khan confirmed that the London-wide Ulez program was performing better than anticipated, citing significant reductions in vehicular emissions. With over 96% of vehicles now compliant with Ulez standards, he noted that only a tiny fraction—0.27%—of drivers receive penalty notices for non-compliance. He explained the delay in determining the exact figures for penalty income and debt due to the payment and appeal timeframe, illustrating the complexities faced by TfL in the wake of the Ulez expansion.
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