London mayoral election: How has Sadiq Khan's Ulez scheme and other transport policies helped the capital?
Sadiq Khan's transport policies, including Ulez, have significantly improved London's air quality, garnering praise from environmental groups despite some controversies. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan rules out Ulez expansion if he wins Mayoral election
Sadiq Khan pledges not to expand Ulez or introduce pay-per-mile scheme
Focus on other measures to tackle air pollution like walking/cycling routes, energy-efficient buildings, and electric vehicle charging stations [ more ]
Ulez scrappage scheme has not paid out to six in 10 applicants, figures show
Six in 10 motorists who applied for help to scrap vehicles to avoid paying Sadiq Khan's Ulez have yet to receive a pay-out, latest figures suggested on Wednesday.
With only about 50m left in the fund, this could mean that thousands of drivers, charities and small businesses will not receive a penny despite following Mr Khan's advice to scrap or upgrade their vehicle to avoid breaching the Ulez's exhaust emission rules. [ more ]
Further support for Ukraine with Mayor's new plan to send vehicles
The ULEZ scrappage scheme in London is being amended to support humanitarian and medical needs in Ukraine by allowing non-compliant vehicles to be donated.
Donated vehicles from London will be transferred to Ukraine authorities and partners for humanitarian and medical purposes, providing logistical assistance in conflict-affected areas. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan says roadside pollutants falling faster in London than rest of UK
London's air quality improved under Mayor Sadiq Khan's tenure, with roadside pollutant levels dropping faster in the city due to the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez).
The GLA/TfL report highlights a significant reduction in NO2 pollutants in London between 2016 and 2023, with a 49% decrease despite a rise in the city's population. [ more ]
An advert for the expansion of the ULEZ in London has been deemed misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Transport for London (TfL) made claims about pollution levels and reductions that were not based on proper measurements, according to the ASA. [ more ]
Susan Hall: Who is the Tory London mayoral candidate planning to recruit more police
Susan Hall, Conservative candidate for London mayor, promises to scrap Ulez expansion, prioritize building affordable homes, recruit more police, and focus on green choices for Londoners. [ more ]
Less than 50% of car owners receive Ulez scrappage payment
Less than a third of van owners and less than half of car owners who applied for money from the Ulez scrappage fund have been successful.
The eligibility criteria for the Ulez scrappage fund were changed just a week before it was extended to cover all of outer London on August 29. [ more ]
Thousands of EU citizens wrongly fined for breaching Ulez rules'
Transport for London (TfL) is accused of illegally obtaining the personal information of EU citizens to issue fines for driving in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in London.
Over 320,000 fines, some totaling thousands of Euros, have been sent out since 2021, leading to claims of one of the largest data breaches in EU history.
Several EU countries have confirmed that they cannot share driver data with the UK for enforcement of Ulez, and legal action has been taken by drivers and lorry drivers against TfL. [ more ]
London Ulez averts more air pollution than that caused by capital's airports, report shows
London's ultra-low emission zones have averted more toxic air pollution than the capital's airports, river and rail transport combined.
Improvements in air quality from the Ulez policies rival the potential savings from cleaning up aviation, industrial and commercial heat and power generation. [ more ]
The Bromley Pageant of Motoring, a classic car show in London, has been canceled due to the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).
The ULEZ expansion in August resulted in the show's venue, Norman Park, falling within the ULEZ area, causing attendees to potentially incur a charge to attend the event. [ more ]