The Londoners who have opposed ULEZ expansion plans

It comes after Sadiq Khan proposed the expansion across all of Greater London in November 2022.

This means that all vehicles that do not meet ULEZ standards will have to pay a daily fee of £12.50.

The ULEZ plans have seen mass debate among families, business owners, and employees who are opposing the plans.

But now, a High Court judge has confirmed today (July 28) that the ULEZ expansion will take place.

Since its announcement, the News Shopper has spoken to many motorists with non-ULEZ-compliant vehicles.

Many have dubbed the scheme as “a disgrace” and “a joke”.

We have compiled the stories that News Shopper has reported on since Sadiq Khan revealed his plans. 

‘Disgust’ as grieving woman forced to pay ULEZ charge for cousin’s London funeral

Jackie Cooper drove to the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium in her non-ULEZ compliant Vauxhall Corsa.

She was charged £17.50 for the ULEZ charge to attend her cousin’s funeral.

Bromley campaigner fears domestic abuse group could ‘shut for good’ due to ULEZ

Maxine McCausland fears the domestic abuse support group she runs could “shut for good” due ULEZ.

She says most women who travel to the group throughout London have non-ULEZ-compliant cars.

Self-employed Bromley builder ‘pressured’ into debt and lost business over ULEZ

Ben Quinlan fears going into debt from buying a new car for work if the ULEZ expansion goes ahead in Bromley.

He is a self-employed builder who uses a non-ULEZ-compliant Vauxhall Astra to carry his work tools.

He says buying a car will put a huge amount of pressure on him financially.

Lifelong Bexleyheath biker to pay £12.50 a day ‘just to leave driveway’ due to ULEZ

Ian Leavens says he will have to pay £12.50 a day just to leave his driveway if the ULEZ expansion plans go ahead.

He is a retired lifelong biker from Bexleyheath.

Orpington mum forced to sell non-ULEZ car and holiday caravan from sister who died

Ronnie Townsend has been forced to sell her caravan which she bought with money left from her sister who died due to the ULEZ expansion.

She says buying a car will put a huge amount of pressure on her financially.

Retired Orpington couple’s travel plans in £50,000 motorhome ‘ruined’ by ULEZ

Jill and Neal Bradford purchased a £50,000 non-ULEZ compliant motorhome last year with dreams to fulfil their retirement plans by travelling across Europe.

Their dreams then became a “harsh” reality after the Mayor of London proposed to expand ULEZ.