Plans Underway to Implement Clean Air Zones
Plans are under way for cities across the UK to implement Clean Air Zones or similar air quality improvement schemes, which could involve prohibitively high charges on those using older HGVs and vans. London has proposals that could see, at the same time, many HGVs banned from the capital for having insufficient direct vision. As […]
Newcastle Is Against Clean Air Zone Charges
The North East Bus Operators’ Association has announced that it opposes the idea of a clean air zone in Newcastle, which will lead to increased bus fares and some routes being cancelled. Instead, it is backing alternative plans for tolls on three bridges across the Tyne. This means that buses would not have to pay a […]
Total Supports Buses and HGVs on Low Emission Journeys
In a bid to tackle toxic air pollution, the world’s first ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) will come into force in central London from April 2019. Meanwhile, Clean Air Zones (CAZ) will come into effect in five cities by 2020, with other towns and cities expected to follow suit. The details of the proposed Clean […]
