It was 'unworkable'. That's the one thing everyone agreed on – eventually.
Plans to introduce daily charges for taxis, vans, lorries, buses and coaches which do not meet emissions standards were put on hold one year ago. It followed a huge public backlash sparked by people spotting Clean Air Zone (CAZ) signs popping up across Greater Manchester towards the end of 2021.
The signs warned that the charges aimed at improving air quality would start in May. But by February, the brakes were suddenly slammed on the scheme.
