ULEZ expansion to proceed in London after High Court challenge fails - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to this morning's High Court ruling
The RAC reacts to this morning's High Court ruling
RAC says Mayor’s current vehicle scrappage scheme is akin to using ‘a plughole to drain an Olympic-sized swimming pool’
Estimated 1.9m vehicle journeys in the capital deemed non-ULEZ compliant each month, compared to just 329,527 in the original zone
Commenting on the introduction tomorrow (Monday) of an expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone in London, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Drivers in London need to be prepared for a much larger ultra-low emission zone from Monday. Strict emissions standards mean that, as a general rule of thumb, anyone with a diesel car registered prior to September 2015 needs to check to see if their ve
Responding to reports that the UK Government is considering a new scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of hybrid and electric vehicles, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Incentivising the take-up of cleaner vehicle technology might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs. Drivers’ concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehi
The RAC's Rod Dennis reacts to the launch of the Government's beta online vehicle checker, to help drivers see how they may be affected by new clean air zones
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes responds to news the Government is consulting on introducing green number plates for electric vehicles, which could see them enjoy certain perks in the UK's towns and cities
Responding to the Transport Committee launching a national conversation on road pricing, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“There is no question that the existing fuel duty system is on borrowed time as we move towards electric and other zero emission forms of car travel. It’s therefore clear that business as usual isn’t an option moving forward.
“We know through research that drivers
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the MPs' call for a reduction in car use in the UK to help meet environmental targets
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the report out today from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
The RAC's head of roads policy considers the recommendations from the committee, which include bringing forward to date by which the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles would end in the UK
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to an announcement that will mean some new green vehicles attracting significantly lower grants from the Government
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to news that cities including Nottingham are starting to charge drivers who leave their engines running
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the publication today of the Government's Road to Zero Strategy
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to news that London's ultra low emissions zone will expand significantly from 2021
The RAC reacts to a report by Professor David Begg and Greener Journeys calling for an increase in fuel duty to deter people from taking car journeys
The RAC's Rod Dennis reacts to a new technology that has today been shortlisted as part of the 'Roads ForThe Future' competition
The new £20m Air Quality Fund, which will run until 2021, will support local authorities in Wales to comply with nitrogen dioxide limits and improve air quality in their areas. Among the restrictions will be the introduction of 50mph speed limits over the short length of the exceedance at five locations including two stretches of the M4.
New data appears to indicate an 'uncomfortable truth' that owners of older vehicles are keeping hold of them for longer
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to a joint committee report out today and argues more should be done to encourage drivers to change their buying habits