London Ulez: court dismisses challenge by five councils over expansion
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent from on (#6DBM1)
Decision is victory for mayor Sadiq Khan, with zone due to be extended at end of August
The high court has dismissed a legal challenge by five Conservative-led councils against the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez).
The zone, which the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said was vital to tackle toxic air, is due to be extended throughout the whole of Greater London at the end of August, making owners of the most polluting cars pay to drive.
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