ULEZ could charge some drivers twice amid loophole

Some drivers could be charged twice by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in one journey. 

It comes as some spotted that ULEZ’s operating hours of 24 hours, seven days a week, means that those working night shifts could be charged twice, seeing them pay £25 to go to work.

Drivers heading into the zone at 6pm will be charged for that day and in the morning at 6am, charged again for that day’s use. 

Although every Londoner can now apply for the ULEZ scrappage scheme launched by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Transport for London to get money towards a compliant vehicle, some could still be affected. 

ℹ️ Not all Londoners will be affected by the ULEZ expansion

9 out of 10 cars seen driving in outer London on an average day already meet the emission standard

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— TfL (@TfL) August 24, 2023

ULEZ operating hours could see some charged twice

Since it was announced that the ULEZ would be expanding to all of Greater London, it has seen mixed debate, and now the chance of being charged twice has made some more concerned. 

Reports suggest that the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) thinks the ULEZ charge is unfair to night shift workers. 

Speaking to My London on the matter, Mayor Khan said: “We’ve been listening to those working in the nighttime economy, and the first thing I’d say is just check whether your vehicle’s compliant. Because, actually, the evidence is record numbers of vehicles are compliant in Inner London.”

My decision to expand the ULEZ wasn’t easy, but it’s a decision I remain committed to. Cleaning up our toxic air cannot wait.

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— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) August 4, 2023

Adding that the plan is talking to those affected: “We’re going to carry on talking to people like the NTIA and many, many others to make sure we take on board their concerns and try and address them.

“Those same sorts of issues were raised when we introduced the Central London ULEZ, and again the same sorts of issues were raised when we expanded it to Inner London.”