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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Susan Newton & Adam Maidment

'It's grossly unfair': Those being hit by the Clean Air Zone - who don't even live in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester’s plans of a Clean Air Zone have divided businesses - with many fearing the government-mandated scheme could cause havoc on their likelihood.

Under the plans, drivers of ‘non-compliant’ vans and taxis would be charged when driving into or within Greater Manchester from May.

The charges include a £60 fee for buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles, £10 for vans and minibuses and £7.50 for Hackney cabs and private hire vehicles.

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