Mayor of London announces Ulez expansion for 2023

The video discusses the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) in London, highlighting its role in enforcing strict emission standards and its transformative impact on air quality. It has significantly reduced harmful pollutants and carbon emissions, benefiting millions of Londoners. The speaker emphasizes the importance of balancing financial impacts with environmental benefits and proposes extending the ULEZ to cover Greater London in 2023, subject to consultation.

What is one of the main achievements of the ultra low emission zone in central London?

• Reduction of harmful pollutants by almost half

• Increased traffic congestion

• Higher vehicle emissions

• Increased number of polluting vehicles

Why is the speaker cautious about asking people to pay more?

• Because the air quality is already perfect

• Because the emission zone is not effective

• Because the financial impact on Londoners is a concern

• Because the emission standards are already lenient

What is the speaker's preference when considering emission reduction strategies?

• An approach with the biggest financial impact

• An approach that increases congestion

• An approach with the biggest effect on emissions and smallest impact on wallets

• An approach with the smallest effect on emissions

What is the proposed change to the ultra low emission zone in 2023?

• To extend it to cover Greater London

• To eliminate it completely

• To make it optional for vehicles

• To reduce its coverage area

What factors were considered before proposing the extension of the emission zone?

• The number of tourists visiting London

• Only the opinions of local businesses

• The scientific data and economic context

• The weather conditions in London