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Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Iain Pollock

Dumfries to introduce carbon emissions tax on diesel and petrol powered vehicles

An environment agency is proposing a radical plan to cut carbon emissions in the region’s capital with the introduction of a tax on diesel and petrol powered vehicles.

Drivers would need to pay £1 a day to enter a designated zone in central Dumfries unless they are travelling in an electric or hybrid vehicle.

And the scheme would include all taxis and buses which could lead to a surcharge being introduced on fares for passengers.

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