Bradford – Clean Air Zone Implementation

Next month sees the introduction of the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ) covering the area inside, and including, the Bradford outer ring road. It will also extend out along the Aire valley corridor, (Manningham Lane/Bradford Road and Canal Road area) to include Shipley and Saltaire.

Starting on Monday 26 September the CAZ will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bus and Coach vehicles will need to meet Euro VI standards, or pay a £50 daily charge.

There are some exemptions. Buses and Coaches used to transport students to and from school will only need to meet Euro IV standards (including any vehicle fitted with a particulate trap). Vehicles operated by Community Transport providers, charities and a local business (SME) also only need to meet Euro IV, so long as you apply for an exemption and there may be some limitations on the number of vehicles that would qualify.

Further information can be found here https://bit.ly/3whxX5d

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