LONDON: A London scheme to cut traffic emissions by imposing a daily charge on the most polluting vehicles expanded to the whole of the British capital on Tuesday (Aug 29), despite fierce opposition from those who say it will exacerbate a cost of living crisis. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introd
LONDON: A London scheme to cut traffic emissions by imposing a daily charge on the most polluting vehicles expanded to the whole of the British capital on Tuesday , despite fierce opposition from those who say it will exacerbate a cost of living crisis.
But opponents argue the £12.50 daily charge on the thousands who drive older, more polluting vehicles, is unfair during a cost-of-living crisis and will cause economic damage. Protesters have taken out their ire on ULEZ enforcement cameras, with London's Metropolitan Police recording 164 stolen and 185 damaged cameras as of Aug 1. Purported videos of vandalism have also surfaced on social media platforms.
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