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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

INSANE: Ulez what is it how much does it cost and why is it so controversial - The Real Truth

Ulez protesters in London, with a van with 'No Ulez' painted in large letters on the back
Protesters opposed to the expansion of the Ulez scheme gather in central London on Saturday. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images

What is Ulez?

London’s ultra-low emission zone, introduced in 2019 to tackle toxic air in the city. The policy was originally drawn up under the previous mayor, Boris Johnson, covering the capital’s central congestion zone. Sadiq Khan extended it in October 2021 to cover most inner boroughs, out to a boundary of the north and south circular roads.

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