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There would need to be some sort of compensation or scrappage scheme. If this went ahead my road would be empty of cars. My only concern is Sadiq is doing this for income not the environment so won't help as he wants millions of fines to avert tfl bankruptcy.

I don't disagree with the concept obviously but I don't see any provision in the detail for how services like ours which deliver Frontline care would manage that transition given that parts of the borough are poorly served by public transport and the the uplift from government on the hourly rate they pay for care this year was 30p which was less than the NMW increase. Delivering Frontline care services in central London is a lot easier because the public transport system is excellent. Here its only possible with a car in some cases because of timings and distance but the sector is low income so replacement cars are not always an option as most buy second hand. Interested if anyone has any ideas about this?

I like the idea of it. But also don't. People can't afford to upgrade their vehicles at the moment especially now. There are some people with 4x4s who do the school run. But equally, some people can barely afford a car. And as Anne-Marie said, some people use their car for their work which is too low paid to begin with. I just think the timing is off for this. We need better infrastructure within London to be able to apply this successfully without penalising those on a low income.

I’m having to get rid of my car because of this. It’s going to be a struggle. 😰

Without the scrappage, it’s just a poorly thought out tax. This scheme will literally bankrupt and kill people. There are lots of incentive ways to get this job done but this is not it. This is a pathetic money grab and shouldn’t be dressed up as anything else. Greenwashing at its finest..

Heartening to see so many people refusing to sign protest petitions on this issue.

UlEZ expansion is good news for our health and the environment. But of course, any measure that impacts on the 'right' of those wishing to drive polluting vehicles when and where they wish is being opposed by the usual political suspects, tied in with predictable vitriol against the London Mayor - just read some of the comments on this and other sites. I recall when the congestion charge was first mooted there were howls of outrage from those claiming that the London economy would collapse and people, particularly tradesmen, would be priced out of driving into London. 20 years or so on, the London economy remains in good shape and the roads into London remain even busier.

I’m supporting this despite having a non-compliant car as I do think air quality in London is a worrying issue. However, with caveat that scrappage scheme is offered and the outer most borders get proportionally more investment in Public Transport. Bromley, and in particular the furthermost outer areas, have the lowest public transport connectivity in Greater London. I’ve tried to get to London today with two young children. It’s been a nightmare. Had to get off the first bus due to overcrowding. Sitting here waiting for a delayed train etc etc.

I don’t know much about it but obviously most of the people whose cars don’t comply have old cars because they can’t afford a new one. If you are going to do it, perhaps in 5 years time. Not everyone can afford a compliant car. And cars are difficult to get. Thousands of people are just getting by ….

How wide is that larder unit? It looks about 2 metres tall?