Wolverhampton taxi drivers 'a problem' for plans to ban polluting taxis from Greater Manchester roads
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOld taxis pumping out too much pollution will soon be banned from the streets of Greater Manchester - but the councils can't force this on every cabby.
Town hall bosses in Rochdale are the latest council to have approved plans to outlaw vehicles that don’t meet the Greater Manchester emissions standards by December 31, 2025.
Diesel cars made before 2015 and petrol cars made before 2006 will no longer be allowed as taxis or private hire vehicles by the end of next year.
The aim of these changes is to reduce harmful roadside levels of nitrogen dioxide. READ MORE: Barely used, some people didn't even know it was open - but there are massive plans for this train station For those unable to meet the new standards for financial reasons, a government fund of £30.5m is proposed to provide taxi upgrades.
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