Most vehicles, including cars, vans, motorcycles and scooters, will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards or pay a daily charge to travel within the area of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which comes into effect today.
Motorbike insurer Bikesure recently surveyed 1,000 commuters in London to find out how the ULEZ will impact them. Among the questions, respondents were asked if they have changed or thought about changing their usual mode of transport in preparation for the ULEZ. The survey found that:
- 37% of commuters have already changed their usual mode of transport
46% of commuters have thought about changing their usual mode of transport
18% of commuters will not be changing their usual mode of transport
The city could see a 141% increase in the use of motorcycles (mopeds, scooters and motorcycles) travelling through the ULEZ as residents opt for low-emission models
Almost 45% of respondents will be using public transport
The survey also revealed that:
- 31% of commuters won’t be able to afford to drive/ride in the ULEZ anymore
32% of commuters won’t drive/ride in the ULEZ as much as they used to
29% of commuters won’t be affected by the ULEZ
7% of commuters don’t know how it will affect them
The respondents were also asked how they felt about the ULEZ:
- 47% of Londoners think it is a good idea and they don’t mind it being brought in
45% of Londoners can understand the reasons, but feel frustrated by it
8% of Londoners think it’s a bad idea