Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone deemed 'weak' by environmental charities
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Greater Manchester leaders have given their approval to introducing a Clean Air Zone which will see drivers pay daily charges if their vehicles fail to meet emissions standards.
But charities and environmental groups have criticised the plan for failing to include charges for private cars, described as 'one of the key sources of illegal pollution'.
Pausing charges for coaches, vans, minibuses, taxis and private hire vehicles until a year after the zone launches on May 30, 2022, also makes the zone 'weaker', it's been claimed.
The most heavily-polluting buses and lorries will be the only vehicles that will face a daily charge of £60 when entering the zone -
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