Drivers in Manchester may face charges under mayor's clean air plan

Andy Burnham announces proposal to introduce clean air zone in Greater Manchester

Drivers of the most polluting vehicles could face charges in Greater Manchester under a proposal to introduce a clean air zone announced by the mayor, Andy Burnham.

The mooted clean air zone (CAZ) would penalise operators of buses, coaches, taxis, lorries and vans, as well as some private cars registered outside the area. The proposal comes after the government ordered Greater Manchester and more than 60 other local authorities to reduce road transport emissions.