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ULEZ frequently asked questions

Expanding the ULEZ across all London boroughs is part of the Mayor’s approach to tackling the challenges of toxic air pollution, the climate emergency and traffic congestion in our city.  

We know that a number of Londoners will have questions about the upcoming expansion on 29 August 2023.

Below is a summary of information to answer some of the most common questions that Londoners have asked about the ULEZ.

Find an answer to your question about ULEZ

  • How many Londoners will be affected by the ULEZ expansion?
  • Is the existing ULEZ working to reduce air pollution?
  • Is there help available for people and organisations who may be affected by ULEZ?
  • What evidence shows that air pollution is a problem in outer London?
  • What will happen to the money raised by the ULEZ?
  • Why have you expanded the ULEZ? Isn’t air pollution worse on the Tube network?

  • What is the evidence that air pollution leads to around 4,000 premature deaths?
  • Why is air pollution a significant problem for all Londoners?
  • Why is the Mayor expanding London's ULEZ?
  • Why is the ULEZ so urgent to implement now?

  • How do you know that air quality improvements in inner and central London are a result of the ULEZ, rather than reduced traffic during the pandemic?
  • Will the upcoming ULEZ expansion have a real or negligible impact on air pollution?

  • Can people and organisations outside of London apply for the scrappage scheme? 
  • How does the scrappage scheme work?
  • I am disabled and rely on my vehicle. What support is available for me?
  • What if I’m not eligible for the scrappage scheme or grace periods? Is there support available for me?
  • Who will be covered by the recent expansion of the scrappage scheme and grace periods?
  • Will public transport in outer London improve to support people with ULEZ?

  • What else is the Mayor doing to tackle air pollution in London?

  • What is the new boundary?
  • What are London's road charging schemes and will they change?