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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nonyelum Anigbo

Cities worldwide watch London to see if Ulez can get up to speed

A signpost to the ultra-low emission zone on the north circular road in north London.
A signpost to the ultra-low emission zone on the north circular road in north London. Photograph: Shutterstock

The controversial expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) on Tuesday will be watched closely by policymakers around the UK and the world, as other cities weigh up whether to introduce similar schemes.

One key question is whether low-emission zones make financial sense for cities that introduce them. City administrations must weigh up the health benefits, any income from tolls and fines, the positive and negative effects on businesses and the cost to affected residents.

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