Sadiq Khan goes woke as Mayor jumps on social media trend by hailing Ulez expansion 'brat'
pollution levels from cars has dropped by 13 per cent since the expansion
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Sadiq Khan has branded the successful expansion of the Ulez scheme as “brat” as the London Mayor jumps onto the social media trend.
Sharing the Ulez news on Instagram, the mayor praised the successful expansion of the Ulez zone, which now covers the whole of Greater London.
On Instagram, the Mayor's account stated: “After only six months, the evidence shows that the Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion is working…
“Find the Ulez report via the link in my bio. #brat #ulez #london.”
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PAThe pop culture phrase “brat” refers to the aesthetic way of life inspired by a Charli XCX album.
But the seemingly harmless reference was not met with support from drivers who still criticise the Ulez.
Responses to the post include: “Brat clean air summer? You must be joking, you need to sort the transport out, people are suffering and all you care about is Ulez.”
Someone else replied: “Brat summer? How about a cheap summer! What a great money maker, pay for us to drive in, absolute joke."
The replies come in response to the recent Ulez report which showed nitrogen oxide emissions from cars dropped by 13 per cent since last August, while van emissions fell seven per cent.
The lower pollution levels equate to as many as 200,000 vehicles being removed from roads for one year, making a significant impact.
The Ulez scheme was extended last year by Mayor Sadiq Khan to cover everywhere within the North and South Circular.
However, since the expansion, drivers in the capital have continued to share their frustration with the emissions-based charging zone around the city.
In total, 1,348,938 penalties have been issued since the expansion, although 974,590 have still not been paid.
To be Ulez-compliant, petrol cars must meet Euro 4 emissions targets while diesel cars must adhere to Euro 6 emissions.
Petrol cars that meet the standards are generally those first registered as new with the DVLA after 2005, although cars that meet the standards have been available since 2001.
When the Toxicity Charge, a previous version of Ulez, was introduced, the percentage of compliant cars was only 39 per cent.
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Ulez was expanded in August last year
PAOn top of the Ulez fees, from next year roughly 100,000 vehicles will pay more to travel in the capital.
The Congestion Charge exemptions currently benefit 112,318 vehicles, but from December 25, 2025, the discount will be discontinued.
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