Because it's nowt to do with emissions and the environment, it's all about raising money. Next one will be Burnham doing it in Manchester.End to zero-emission discount in London’s congestion zones
Drivers who previously paid £10 for a year will have to pay a £15 daily fee from 25 December 2025.www.bbc.co.uk
The Green Party support this saying "If every Londoner drives an electric car we won't tackle congestion, air pollution or the climate crisis.”
Erm… so why are we bothering with EVs exactly if not for the environment?
He’s already stated whilst he is mayor there will be no charge, I won’t hold my breath.
He has said that but you can always tell when he's lying................his lips are moving.
End to zero-emission discount in London’s congestion zones
Drivers who previously paid £10 for a year will have to pay a £15 daily fee from 25 December 2025.www.bbc.co.uk
The Green Party support this saying "If every Londoner drives an electric car we won't tackle congestion, air pollution or the climate crisis.”
Erm… so why are we bothering with EVs exactly if not for the environment?
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Would make sense if it was cheaper for EVs rather than totally exempt. £5 a day instead of £15. Or £5 for small EVs and £7.50 to £10 for a larger one.
EVs aren't a magic bullet for the environment. Lithium and cobalt mining can be devastating on the environment of where it's dug up.
Car ownership needs to reduce in cities and pooled vehicles can be used instead.
Not sure the Greens statement makes sense about air pollution unless she wants action on another contributor to air pollution.
EVs don't cause air pollution.
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