The ULEZ Expansion 1 Year On - Some Want To Flee London While Others 'Happy' With It

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On August 29, 2023, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was expanded across the entirety of Greater London.

Mayor Khan and Transport for London (TfL) created the ULEZ in a bid to ⁘help clear London's air and improve health⁘.

Research showed that London has poor air quality, with TfL sharing that this was ⁘mainly caused by polluting vehicles.⁘

Since the announcement of the ULEZ expansion nearly two years ago, it has continued to receive mixed opinions and created debate within local communities.

But now, nearly a year since the ULEZ was expanded, we've asked our readers what they think of the scheme and whether it's affected their day-to-day lives.

Asking Londoners what their thoughts of the ULEZ are and whether they agreed with the scheme, we received a mixed response, with some claiming it's been a positive change whilst others have been left upset by the expansion.

One local said that the ULEZ had made them ⁘happy⁘, sharing: ⁘I have a compliant car and asthma, so I'm quite happy. I ventured into the West End for the first time in years and the difference in traffic levels was so noticeable.⁘

Another who opposed the scheme said they were looking to move away from London over the ULEZ: ⁘Totally don't agree with it. Haven't been able to use our 7-seater car. Currently purchasing a house up North, to get as far away from London as possible!!!!!⁘