GCC: Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in

Survey finds 37% of commuters in London have already changed usual mode of transport due to ULEZ; 141% increase in use of motorcycles

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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

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Nissan UK survey finds only 1 in 3 aware of the ULEZ going live; confusion over payment of charge

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In a survey of 2,000 adults across the UK, Nissan’s research found that only 1 in 3 were aware of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) going live on 8 April—yet almost half of all respondents support the daily charge’s introduction. The ULEZ now operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year within the same area of central London as the Congestion Charge. Most vehicles, including cars and vans, need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or their drivers must pay a daily charge to drive within the zone.

£12.50 (US$16.31) for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 tonnes)

£100 (US$130.51) for heavier vehicles, including trucks (more than 3.5 tonnes) and buses/coaches (over 5 tonnes).

Confusion over whether one must pay the charge or not was high, with 75% of those surveyed having no idea what the Euro emission standard rating is for their current vehicle—the criteria that dictates their eligibility to pay the ULEZ charge or be exempt. . . .

Similarly, despite 60% of respondents being willing to purchase an electric vehicle to benefit the environment, only a quarter of respondents were aware of the financial incentives available to help them do so. This contrasts with the 43% that said they were more likely to make the move to electric as a result of financial incentives.

Non-Londoners were in favor of ULEZ, with 35% saying they thought their nearest city would benefit from the introduction of a ULEZ charge. In addition, 31% said it would change how much they drove and 27% said it would make them more likely to adopt an electric vehicle as a result. . . .

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