More than 380 ULEZ camera attacks in London amid backlash against low emission scheme
1 year, 7 months ago

More than 380 ULEZ camera attacks in London amid backlash against low emission scheme

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of ULEZ cameras have been stolen or destroyed in London, amid ongoing backlash to the low emission scheme. London Mayor Sadiq Khan last month announced the ULEZ expansion which he hopes will boost air quality in the capital. open image in gallery Vigilantes, who oppose the expansion of the eco-scheme, have targetted 387 cameras installed since April Launching on August 29, the new borders will reach Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey. “We are providing a proportionate policing response, balancing these incidents against the wide range of operational demand and crime we must respond to across London.” open image in gallery London Mayor Sadiq Khan last month announced the ULEZ expansion which he hopes will boost air quality in the capital The force is working closely with TfL, alongside its investigation into previously committed offences, to identify new ways to prevent more cameras from being damaged or stolen.

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Outer London car-related air pollutant 13% lower due to Ulez, City Hall says
8 months ago

Outer London car-related air pollutant 13% lower due to Ulez, City Hall says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The decision to expand the Ulez London-wide was a difficult one, but necessary to …

M25 closure: Drivers warned over Ulez charges if they ignore diversions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

M25 closure: Drivers warned over Ulez charges if they ignore diversions

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drivers are being warned that they will be subject to London’s ultra low emission zone rules …

Less than one in 50 cars for sale in London is ULEZ-compliant and affordable to those on a budget, new data shows
1 year ago

Less than one in 50 cars for sale in London is ULEZ-compliant and affordable to those on a budget, new data shows

Daily Mail  

Motorist in London are facing a shortage of ULEZ complaint cars, as new data revealed that less than one in 50 'affordable' ones are for sale. According to research from Auto Trader only 461 out 24,500 vehicles, which are for sale across Greater London, meet the capital emissions standards and are affordably priced at less than £2000. According to research …

Transport for London ads for Ulez made misleading claims, watchdog rules
1 year, 1 month ago

Transport for London ads for Ulez made misleading claims, watchdog rules

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Adverts for the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone …

Children injured in crash after ‘blade runners’ cut down traffic lights to destroy ULEZ cameras
1 year, 2 months ago

Children injured in crash after ‘blade runners’ cut down traffic lights to destroy ULEZ cameras

The Independent  

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Ulez camera damaged by improvised explosive device hours after it was installed
1 year, 3 months ago

Ulez camera damaged by improvised explosive device hours after it was installed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An ultra low emission zone …

Sadiq Khan says Ulez expansion has led to ‘cleaner air across London’
1 year, 4 months ago

Sadiq Khan says Ulez expansion has led to ‘cleaner air across London’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Expanding the ultra low emission zone has led to “cleaner …

Londoners fume that 'taxpayers deserve to know the full cost of Ulez' as TfL refuses to say how much they spend replacing vandalised cameras used by the hated scheme
1 year, 5 months ago

Londoners fume that 'taxpayers deserve to know the full cost of Ulez' as TfL refuses to say how much they spend replacing vandalised cameras used by the hated scheme

Daily Mail  

The mounting cost of Ulez to taxpayers remains under wraps as Transport for London refuse to reveal how much they are having to spend replacing destroyed equipment used to implement the hated scheme. The decision has sparked a major backlash Cameras and vans have become the target of activists as they are sprayed with paint or even toppled in an …

They've had an oeuf! Moment member of the public throws egg at ULEZ van - as 'Blade Runners' vow to dismantle eight out of 10 cameras amid backlash at Sadiq Khan's hated scheme
1 year, 5 months ago

They've had an oeuf! Moment member of the public throws egg at ULEZ van - as 'Blade Runners' vow to dismantle eight out of 10 cameras amid backlash at Sadiq Khan's hated scheme

Daily Mail  

A member of the public was caught on camera throwing an egg at a ULEZ van in London - as 'Blade Runners' today vowed to destroy eight out of ten cameras in four weeks amid backlash against Sadiq Khan's hated scheme. 'Blade Runners', who are opposed to Mr Khan's flagship policy, have already attacked hundreds of cameras prompting the London …

'Blade Runner' vows they won't stop destroying cameras until Sadiq Khan ends London's hated ULEZ expansion
1 year, 5 months ago

'Blade Runner' vows they won't stop destroying cameras until Sadiq Khan ends London's hated ULEZ expansion

Daily Mail  

A member of the infamous Blade Runners gang has vowed to continue destroying Sadiq Khan's hated ULEZ cameras - telling the Mayor of London: 'We won't stop until you stop. In an interview with Talk TV, the masked maverick - who uses Ben as a fake name - claimed to have wrecked 150 of the traffic cameras since they were …

Met Police dedicating ‘significant amount’ of resources to Ulez camera crime
1 year, 6 months ago

Met Police dedicating ‘significant amount’ of resources to Ulez camera crime

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Metropolitan Police are dedicating a “significant amount” of resources …

Ulez expansion will add 13 minutes to life expectancy of average Londoner: study
1 year, 6 months ago

Ulez expansion will add 13 minutes to life expectancy of average Londoner: study

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone will add 13 …

Drivers in Ulez-compliant cars may wrongly be charged because of glitch
1 year, 6 months ago

Drivers in Ulez-compliant cars may wrongly be charged because of glitch

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Owners of some older cars including BMWs and Mercedes may …

More than 200 reports of Ulez camera-related crime logged in month to expansion
1 year, 6 months ago

More than 200 reports of Ulez camera-related crime logged in month to expansion

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There were 222 reports of crimes relating to Ulez cameras …

Camera attacks and conspiracy theories: How Ulez became a vigilante battleground
1 year, 7 months ago

Camera attacks and conspiracy theories: How Ulez became a vigilante battleground

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery London mayor Sadiq Khan has become a target for the …

Ulez: How to know if your car is compliant – and everything else you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

Ulez: How to know if your car is compliant – and everything else you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sadiq Khan is going ahead with the expansion of London’s Ulez …

Ulez zone map: Where is it expanding to in London?
1 year, 7 months ago

Ulez zone map: Where is it expanding to in London?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Khan said the decision to expand Ulez, which charges drivers a daily fee …

Labour pressures Sadiq Khan to delay Ulez expansion after Tory legal challenge fails
1 year, 8 months ago

Labour pressures Sadiq Khan to delay Ulez expansion after Tory legal challenge fails

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The current boundary of London’s Ultra-Low Emissions Zone which will …

Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London
1 year, 8 months ago

Councils lose High Court challenge against expansion of Ulez in London

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said: “The decision to expand the Ulez was …

ULEZ map: Where is the Ultra Low Emission Zone expanding to?
1 year, 8 months ago

ULEZ map: Where is the Ultra Low Emission Zone expanding to?

Daily Mail  

Everything you need to know about where the new ULEZ zone will be Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion plan is set to land on August 29, despite Labour push back - even ignoring concerns raised by Angela Rayner. The Ultra Low Emission Zone was created by Transport for London and intends to be implemented on August 29 and will extend all …

London Mayor lacks power to order Ulez expansion, councils tell High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

London Mayor lacks power to order Ulez expansion, councils tell High Court

The Independent  

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Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand London’s Ulez explained ahead of High Court hearing
1 year, 8 months ago

Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand London’s Ulez explained ahead of High Court hearing

The Independent  

– When and why was the Ulez created? An estimated 4,000 Londoners die prematurely each year from conditions related to air pollution, according to Mr Khan. Lorries, buses, coaches and heavy vans which are non-compliant are charged £100 under the separate low emission zone scheme, which already covers most of London. Transport for London says all revenue is reinvested into …

Protesters claim London air is ‘not toxic at all’ in fight against Ulez plans
1 year, 10 months ago

Protesters claim London air is ‘not toxic at all’ in fight against Ulez plans

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Labour mayor Sadiq Khan intends to expand the capital’s ultra low emission zone to cover the entirety of outer …

Organised groups sabotage Ulez cameras as campaigners warn of protests
1 year, 10 months ago

Organised groups sabotage Ulez cameras as campaigners warn of protests

Daily Mail  

The founder of a campaign against the expanded Ultra-low emissions zone has warned 'it's going to get messy' as organised groups allegedly sabotage cameras being installed around London. London mayor Sadiq Khan's controversial scheme will charge people £12.50 a day to drive in Greater London from August 29 if their cars don't meet certain environmental standards. This comes after it …

'It's unaffordable': Sadiq Khan's ULEZ plan is slammed on BBC Question Time
1 year, 10 months ago

'It's unaffordable': Sadiq Khan's ULEZ plan is slammed on BBC Question Time

Daily Mail  

Sadiq Khan's controversial plans to extend ULEZ have been slammed on BBC Question Time amid claims night workers face being forced to pay the £12.50 levy twice per shift. The ULEZ expansion, set to come in on August 29, will cover most of Greater London Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion plans have been met with wide-ranging opposition - but they are …

How supercar owners dodge the Ulez charge despite massive CO2 emissions
1 year, 10 months ago

How supercar owners dodge the Ulez charge despite massive CO2 emissions

Daily Mail  

Motorists with older, environmentally friendly cars which are not aged enough to be deemed as classics are being forced from the road by the impending ULEZ expansion, while gas guzzlers owned by millionaires are being welcomed to London. According to data from the Vehicle Certification Agency, the Rolls Royce Cullinan is welcomed within the Ulez zone despite producing 380 CO2g/km …

Frustrated motorists are now STEALING Ulez cameras in protest over Sadiq Khan's expansion plans
1 year, 11 months ago

Frustrated motorists are now STEALING Ulez cameras in protest over Sadiq Khan's expansion plans

Daily Mail  

Frustrated motorists have resorted to stealing Ultra-Low Emission Zone cameras in protest at controversial expansion plans by London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Transport for London, which runs the scheme, is planning to install 2,750 cameras across outer London to enforce the new ULEZ expansion zone. In response, the Mayor's office said: 'As of March 21, there had been 31 instances of …

Sadiq Khan hatches plan to charge London drivers per mile
1 year, 11 months ago

Sadiq Khan hatches plan to charge London drivers per mile

Daily Mail  

Sadiq Khan has once again raised the idea of introducing a 'pay-as-you-drive' scheme into London - with motorists charged depending on the time of day, how many passengers are in their car and how far they drive. The Mayor is already facing a major backlash from motorists over his decision to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone into outer boroughs, …

The little known loophole that lets you beat the ULEZ charge
2 years, 2 months ago

The little known loophole that lets you beat the ULEZ charge

Daily Mail  

At midnight on August 29 an invisible curtain will descend around London protected by thousands of cameras, recording the number plates of every car moving across the border. Petrol cars which are not Euro 4 standard and diesels which are not Euro 6 standard will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter the Ulez zone Master mechanic Fuzz Townshend …

Van drivers will be hit by Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion
2 years, 2 months ago

Van drivers will be hit by Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion

Daily Mail  

There are a shortage of vans that would not fall foul of the £12.50 road charge Tradesmen face yearly bills of more than £3,000 under Sadiq Khan's planned ultra-low emission zone expansion - due to a lack of compliant vans for sale. A report commissioned by TfL estimates 30,000 non-compliant vans currently use the ULEZ expansion area each day. Sadiq …

London borough rebels against ‘flawed’ Ulez expansion by refusing to install cameras
2 years, 2 months ago

London borough rebels against ‘flawed’ Ulez expansion by refusing to install cameras

The Telegraph  

London’s biggest borough has become the latest council to block attempts to install cameras used to police the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone in London. It was also revealed that London’s most populous borough could join a group of four other outer London boroughs that are looking into options to legally challenge the mayor’s decision. The south London borough, …

London borough defies Sadiq Khan by refusing to install Ulez cameras
2 years, 2 months ago

London borough defies Sadiq Khan by refusing to install Ulez cameras

The Telegraph  

A rebel south London council has vowed to block the installation of cameras used to enforce the unpopular extension of Sadiq Khan’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone charge across London. The Sutton Liberal Democrats, who control the outer London Borough, issued a statement promising to fight the mayor’s “unfair” plan and reject Transport for London’s roll-out of Ulez cameras across the …

Police could be forced to pay £25 a day under Ulez expansion plans, Sadiq Khan warned
2 years, 3 months ago

Police could be forced to pay £25 a day under Ulez expansion plans, Sadiq Khan warned

The Telegraph  

Police officers will be forced to pay £25 a day to travel to work under Sadiq Khan’s plan to expand the London Ultra Low Emission Zone, it has been warned. Mr Khan, the Mayor of London, has announced plans to expand Ulez in August next year to include almost all of the area inside the M25. 'This tax raid will …

Sadiq Khan to sting thousands more drivers with emissions charges in ULEZ expansion
2 years, 10 months ago

Sadiq Khan to sting thousands more drivers with emissions charges in ULEZ expansion

The Telegraph  

A further 3.5 million Londoners face being caught in Sadiq Khan’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone, at a charge of £12.50 per day. The mayor’s office said harmful emissions could carry a £10.4bn price tag for the NHS and social care services over the next three decades unless further action is taken. Mr Khan said: “The air Londoners breathe is so …

How to check if your car is ULEZ compliant
3 years, 5 months ago

How to check if your car is ULEZ compliant

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We would prefer vehicle owners to use a vehicle that meets the required emissions standards rather than pay the …

ULEZ extension: Three in five London drivers are unaware of changes
3 years, 5 months ago

ULEZ extension: Three in five London drivers are unaware of changes

Daily Mail  

London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has expanded 18 times in size this week to cover much of the capital and will sting up to 300,000 drivers every day. A poll of motorists who live in London or within an hour of the city found that only 35% knew how to check if their vehicle is compliant with ULEZ Tom Leathes, …

ULEZ charge: How will London’s new ultra-low emission zone affect you?
5 years, 11 months ago

ULEZ charge: How will London’s new ultra-low emission zone affect you?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The ultra-low emission zone has come into force in London, as part of a strategy …

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