News / Early adoption of London ultra-low emission zone just money-grabbing, say hauliers

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London mayor Sadiq Khan has brought forward the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone by 17 months, pushing the haulage industry into crisis over compliance issues.

Under the new regulations, non-compliant HGVs would be charged £100 a day, vans at a rate of £12.50.

Responding with its usual fiery rhetoric, the Road Haulage Association said it was “outraged” by the news, with chief executive Richard Burnett adding it “flies in the face of common sense”.

The Freight Transport Association agreed that the need to “clean up” London’s air ...