London introduces emission charges
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London motorists driving older, more polluting vehicles must pay a new charge from yesterday as part of one of the world鈥檚 toughest vehicle emissions programs.
The ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) charges certain polluting vehicles a 12.5-pound (US$16) fee to enter the center of the British capital under Mayor Sadiq Khan鈥檚 plans to reduce air pollution.
Anyone driving diesel cars more than 4 years old and petrol cars more than 13 years old will pay the charge, although the vehicle鈥檚 declared emissions will be the official measure.
Black cabs are exempt from the charge. Larger vehicles, such as lorries and coaches, that exceed the limits face a daily charge of 100 pounds.
Khan said the Ulez will 鈥渉elp clean our air and reduce harmful road transport emissions,鈥 which 鈥渟horten life expectancy and damage lung development.鈥
A King鈥檚 College London and Imperial College London study commissioned by the mayor found that poor air quality leads to about 1,000 London hospital admissions every year.
鈥淎s someone who developed adult-onset asthma over the last few years, I know from personal experience that London鈥檚 toxic air is damaging people鈥檚 health,鈥 Khan said.
鈥淭his study is a stark reminder that air pollution disproportionately affects the most vulnerable Londoners and I鈥檓 doing everything in my power to protect children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions from our filthy air.鈥
The charges apply at all times and are additional to the congestion charge fee of 11.5 pounds, applicable between 7am and 6pm on weekdays.
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