The government has announced that drivers in Greater Manchester will not face charges for driving in and around the city-region. The area is set to benefit instead from an £86 million scheme to clean up the region’s air.
This decision rules out a charging Clean Air Zone, so drivers and motorists will not face additional charges. Instead, Greater Manchester will deliver its investment-led plan. The Government has approved:
- £51.1m towards bus investment, including 40 zero emission buses, 77 Euro VI standard buses and charging infrastructure;
- £5m for local traffic management measures;
- £8 million to support moving Greater Manchester’s taxi fleet to cleaner vehicles
- Up to £21.9m for administration, delivery, monitoring and other associated costs.
- Local leaders have also been told they can review and cancel contracts relating to the Clean Air Zone, such as signs and cameras.
It is the role of local councils to determine the quickest and most effective way to reduce the concentration of nitrogen dioxide in the air. Defra and the Department for Transport have assessed GM’s investment-led plan and concluded it will meet legal obligations to reduce nitrogen dioxide pollution.
You can read more on this in this government press release.
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