Surrey County Council has written to the Mayor of London to express its ‘absolute dismay’ that Transport for London (TfL) is continuing with plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) up to Surrey’s boundary without considering the significant effects on drivers in our county

In a formal response to the ULEZ consultation in July 2022, the council expressed serious concerns about the financial impact the expansion would have on a large number of communities and businesses, particularly those in Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, and Spelthorne.

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In this consultation response, the Mayor and TfL were given a number of recommendations to help mitigate both the financial and potential environmental impacts of the expansion. These included extending the car scrappage scheme to Surrey residents, extending the Zone 6 Oyster Card, exempting key workers, students, and taxi drivers, funding for active travel/public transportation, and providing clear signage.

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