Drivers still don’t know who is going to face major tolls under the Newcastle Clean Air Zone (CAZ), city bosses have been warned.
Less than two months away from the first anti-pollution charges being issued under the new scheme, there are concerns that many motorists are confused about the fees. All private cars and motorbikes will be exempt from the tolls – instead, only certain older, high-polluting vehicles that do not comply with modern emissions standards will be affected.
Non-compliant lorries, buses and coaches will be hit with £50-a-day tolls, while the worst polluting vans and taxis will be charged £12.50 per day. Most of the tolls will come into force on January 30, but van and LGV drivers have been given a reprieve until July 2023.
