More than 600 Glasgow City Council vehicles not Low Emission Zone compliant
Glasgow City Council is having to hire vehicles because some of its own fleet does not meet new rules on emissions.
The council said only of small number of the non-compliant vehicles were required to enter the zone but they include all its uplift trucks used for parking enforcement.Of the 1,615 vehicles owned by Glasgow City council, 616 are non-compliant meaning they are no longer allowed inside the council's new LEZ.
"LEZ compliant vehicles have been hired in the short term to ensure emissions standards are met and this will allow older vehicles to be taken out of service in line with our ongoing fleet replacement programme."Image source,The council's fleet includes a variety of cars, buses, lorries and vans used by to carry out various aspects of council business., according to the Scottish Daily Express.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ambulance crews lockdown Glasgow city centre streetCPR was performed on a member of the public in Glasgow city centre.
Read more »
Popular chicken brand coming to city centre months after leaving the SouthsideA POPULAR chicken brand has found a new home in Glasgow city centre.
Read more »
Colchester City Council to charge for garden waste collectionsPeople in Colchester will have to pay about £55 per year for fortnightly brown bin collections.
Read more »
SEND group raises fears about Derby City Council's plansSunshine Support says an increase in school places is needed but aspects of the plan are 'concerning'.
Read more »
Council issues 'only drive when essential' warning as 29C expectedNottingham City Council has now issued a warning to all drivers
Read more »