 The expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone is now right around the corner, and, if you currently drive around the capital, it's time to prepare. Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, described the move as an 'incredibly difficult decision' citing toxic air damaging the health of Londoners as well as the need to tackle the climate crisis, as why he believed 'the cost of inaction would simply be far too high a price to pay'. The enlargement of the ULEZ, due August 29, will see over 700,000 drivers potentially liable for the new fee. However, several borough councils (Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon, and Surrey County Council) have launched legal challenges. So, with so many more people potentially liable to pay the charge, can various map apps avoid the ULEZ zone when planning a journey? Here is what you need to know. Can map apps avoid ULEZ? Many people rely on route planning apps to guide them while driving. Plenty of apps will alert motorists if the quickest route has any form of toll, or the app may contain features that can help you avoid the ULEZ altogether. Londonâs Black children suffer disproportionately because of dirty, polluted air. Hear from @agnes_agyepong from @global_bmh on how the Ultra Low Emission Zone is already helping clear up our air â¬ï¸pic.twitter.com/Ku0CqC3sZs — Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) July 9, 2023 Google Maps Google Maps is one of the most popular route guidance tools, and happily, the app will also help drivers navigate the ULEZ. If your journey destination is within the ULEZ, then the app should let you know there is a toll involved when you select your route. A link to the TfL website will let you know the ULEZ may impact your car, and if your journey simply passes through the zone, Maps may recommend a route that avoids the toll. Available on: App Store and Play Store Waze One of the most popular apps for navigating London, Waze, h){kind=link}
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The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is now right around the corner, and, if you currently drive around the capital, it’s time to prepare.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, described the move as an ‘incredibly difficult decision’ citing toxic air damaging the health of Londoners as well as the need to tackle the climate crisis, as why he believed ‘the cost of inaction would simply be far too high a price to pay’.
The enlargement of the ULEZ, due August 29, will see over 700,000 drivers potentially liable for the new fee. However, several borough councils (Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon, and Surrey County Council) have launched legal challenges.
So, with so many more people potentially liable to pay the charge, can various map apps avoid the ULEZ zone when planning a journey?