Motorists driving high polluting commercial vehicles in Newcastle will be charged to enter the city centre from January 2023.
The Clean Air Zone charges will not apply to private cars, only to motorists driving older buses, coaches, taxis, heavy good vehicles and vans that do not meet emissions standards. Car drivers could be subject to the toll later, but they will not be when it is first brought in.
From January 30, 2023, older taxis and private hire vehicles will incur a charge of £12.50 to drive in Newcastle City Centre and over the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges. A £50 charge will apply to HGVs, buses and coaches that do not meet emission standards from the same date.
