Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer recently blamed London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) for their loss in the Uxbridge by-election. However, new data suggests that the majority of cars registered in Uxbridge are already compliant with ULEZ regulations and would not be subject to the daily charge of £12.50. The data, provided by automotive data experts at cap hpi, shows that only 23.3% of vehicles in Uxbridge would be affected by the ULEZ expansion. The number of non-compliant vehicles in the town has dropped from 33% in 2020 to 23.3% in 2023. Moreover, the data reveals a significant increase in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles in Uxbridge. The number of pure electric cars has risen from 2,600 to 9,800, while hybrid vehicles have increased from 10,700 to 21,600. These figures suggest that drivers in the town are already making greener choices, with fewer diesel vehicles on the road. Additionally, the number of newer cars has increased, indicating a trend towards ULEZ compliance. However, the transition to lower-emission vans has been slower due to a lack of options compared to electric cars. Mayor Sadiq Khan recently announced an extension to the ULEZ Scrappage Scheme, which offers a £2,000 grant to help drivers replace their non-compliant vehicles. The scheme was initially exclusive to those on benefits but has now been expanded to allow all Londoners with non-compliant cars to apply. The mayor has allocated an additional £50 million for the scheme. The ULEZ standards currently require Euro 3 for motorcycles and quadricycles, Euro 4 for petrol cars, and Euro 6 for diesel cars. Sadiq Khan emphasizes the importance of green policies in cleaning up polluted air and combating the climate crisis. He urges Londoners to take advantage of the scrappage scheme and switch to greener vehicles as part of the city’s path to a sustainable future.
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