Conservative London Mayoral Candidate promises to reverse ULEZ expansion

The Conservative Party’s candidate for mayor of London has promised to reverse the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion “on day one” of taking office.

Susan Hall has stated that she will instruct Transport for London (TfL) to halt enforcement of the measures and initiate the process to completely remove the ULEZ expansion, as outlined in the Conservative candidate’s manifesto released on Monday.

“The ULEZ expansion is unjust and must be scrapped immediately,” Ms. Hall expressed, with her manifesto asserting that discontinuing enforcement will provide relief to low-income families, traders, small business owners, and charities who cannot afford this tax.

“A majority of Londoners opposed it in the official consultation. The independent impact assessment revealed that it would have minimal impact on air pollution, disproportionately affecting the least affluent. Mayor Sadiq Khan ignored the concerns of Londoners and pushed this through to offset the financial mismanagement of TfL,” the manifesto added.

In August 2023, ULEZ was extended to all boroughs of London. Drivers of vehicles that do not meet TfL’s emissions standards and are not exempt are required to pay a £12.50 daily fee to drive within the zone.

Londoners will vote on May 2, with Mr. Khan seeking re-election.

‘Stop the War on Motorists’

Ms. Hall has highlighted her commitment to ending the “war on motorists” as a key part of her election promises, which includes removing unwanted low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and revoking 20 mph zones in safe areas.