BBCNEWS BBC News at One June 4, 2024 12:14:00
Five conservative led councils are at the high court today, opposing the expansion of ulez, the ultra low emissions zone in london. the system is designed to discourage people from driving more polluting vehicles by charging them £12.50 a day, and it's due to be expanded to outer parts of the capital at the end of august. the councils taking legal action argue that the scheme is too costly for motorists, but the mayor, labour's sadiq khan, says it's needed to tackle air pollution. our transport correspondent katy austin reports. london's ultra low emission zone is aimed at cutting the number ...