London has introduced the T-charge, a £10 a day tax that applies to petrol and diesel-engine cars that fail to meet the 2005 “Euro 4” European directive that regulates vehicle emissions. The new charge could further encourage motorists to switch to greener models in one of Europe’s biggest cities as Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes the new levy to reduce toxicity, known as the T-Charge, will help save thousands of lives each year. Most of the vehicles were registered before 2006. The charge comes on top of the pre-existing Congestion Charge, which is £11.50 for one day. The hours of operation for both charges are 7am to 6pm on weekdays, with the T-charge applying in the Congestion Charge zone. A spokesman said: “The congestion charge was implemented as part of our commitment to reduce pollution from diesel vehicles.
London has introduced the T-charge, a £10 a day tax that applies to petrol and diesel-engine cars that fail to meet the 2005 “Euro 4” European directive that regulates vehicle emissions. Most of the vehicles were registered before 2006. The charge comes on top of the pre-existing Congestion Charge, which is £11.50 for one day. The hours of operation for both charges are 7am to 6pm on weekdays, with the T-charge applying in the Congestion Charge zone. A spokesman said: “The congestion charge was implemented as part of our commitment to reduce pollution from diesel vehicles.