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He said: \u201cULEZ has become an increasingly divisive policy, with those on both sides having some valid points. There are, however, certain things on which we can all agree.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirstly, the UK must improve air quality targets and reduce carbon emissions to deliver cleaner, healthier and more liveable cities for residents.<\/p>\n
“And secondly, ULEZ isn\u2019t the only option and in fact, may not be the best one available. One alternative option is Emissions Based Parking (EBP).\u201d<\/p>\n
In Newham, residents’ permit charges vary based on vehicle emissions with clean vehicles paying \u00a333 per year compared to \u00a3220 per annum for polluting models.<\/p>\n
Croydon council offers a 90 percent discount at parking metres for electric vehicles and a 25 percent reduction for vehicles providing less than 185g\/km of CO2.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Lambeth council introduced EBP charges earlier this year with the most polluting models paying \u00a3380 per year more than electric cars. However, this is still miniscule compared to the true cost of Khan\u2019s new 12.50 per day fee set to launch on August 29.<\/p>\n The new expansion means motorists living as far as Harrow and Bromley could pay an extra \u00a3375 per month if they use their cars every day.<\/p>\n O\u2019Driscoll added: \u201cThis targets higher-polluting vehicles when they park, instead of charging a one-off toll when they pass a certain point. It\u2019s simple and cheap to enforce and encourages, rather than forces, electric vehicle adoption.<\/p>\n “EBP led to a 16 percent reduction in polluting vehicles when introduced by Westminster City Council in 2017.<\/p>\n \u201cThe scheme has now been adopted by almost half of London boroughs, with Hackney Council launching its EBP system in April 2023. It also enables councils to adapt the scheme to local needs.<\/p>\n \u201cDifferent areas within a council can be charged at different rates, meaning the needs of residents can be considered.<\/p>\n \u201cWe cannot afford to be tunnel-visioned when it comes to our cities. We must explore and combine every avenue to make our cities cleaner, healthier and more liveable.\u201d<\/p>\n
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