The £10 ‘Toxicity Charge’ for London’s most polluting cars comes into effect on 23rd October
Considered to be the toughest emission standard of any world city, the T-Charge will apply to pre-Euro 4 vehicles – typically those diesel and petrol vehicles registered before 2006 – with up to 10,000 vehicles expected to be potentially liable for the new emissions levy every weekday.
The T-charge (also known as the Emissions Surcharge) is running in addition to the Congestion Charge and use the same operating hours (Monday to Friday 7am-6pm), meaning that it will now cost £21.50 to drive a pre-Euro 4 vehicle in the zone.
Mr Khan said: “The T-Charge is a vital step in tackling the dirtiest diesels before I introduce the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone as early as 2019.
“I will continue to do everything in my power to help protect the health of Londoners and clean our filthy air. But now is the time for Government to show real leadership and join me by introducing a diesel scrappage fund and bring in the new Clean Air Act we desperately need.”
To help motorists get ready, Sadiq Khan launched a free online vehicle checker on the Transport for London website so that drivers can check to see whether they will be affected.
Mr Khan said: “Londoners overwhelmingly support my plans to introduce this £10 charge because they feel when it comes to battling pollution the time for action is now.
London’s toxic air breached legal limits for the whole year just five days into 2017.
