Newcastle’s Clean Air Zone came into force this week and with it, drivers behind the wheel of buses, HGVs and coaches are among those facing tolls of up to £50 a day. The zone, which covers most of Newcastle’s city centre, targets the older and high-polluting vehicles still on the roads.
Vehicles will be required to meet a minimum emissions standard and those who don’t meet those standards will have to pay the fee. Drivers of buses, coaches and HGVs will face a £50-a-day toll, while taxis, minibuses and private hire vehicles will be charged at £12.50 a day.
Not all vehicles of this type will be charged, however, as some may meet the government’s minimum emissions standard or be exempt. Here, we give the full list of national and local exemptions to the Clean Air Zone across Newcastle.
