Bristol is developing a plan that could make it the first UK city to prohibit diesel vehicles from entering parts of the city centre . The ban would include a section of the M32 , the old city , Spike Island , Redcliffe , Harbourside and an area of Hotwells . The aim is to reduce congestion and improve Bristol 's poor air quality . The city 's council chambers will debate the plan on 5 November . If approved , from 2018 , taxis and heavy goods vehicles would be charged £ 9 ( $ 10 ) and £ 100 respectively for entering the clean air zone between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m ..
Bristol is considering a plan that could make it the first UK city to prohibit diesel vehicles from entering parts of the city centre. The ban would include a section of the M32, the old city, Spike Island, Redcliffe, Harbourside and an area of Hotwells. The aim is to reduce emissions and improve Bristol's poor air quality. The city's council cabinet will debate the plan on 5 November. If approved, from 2021, taxis and heavy goods vehicles would be charged £9 ($11.60) and £100 respectively for entering the clean air zone between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m..