Parking surcharge for diesels is a flawed idea, says RAC

Motoring body is unconvinced by Westminster City Council's plan to make polluters pay

Nick Lyes

Nick Lyes

A 50% surcharge for parking diesel vehicles in central London is unlikely to lead to a significant improvement in air quality, says the RAC.

The motoring organisation was reacting to the announcement by Westminster City Council that it is to begin a trial of charging diesel drivers 50% more to park.

RAC public affairs manager Nick Lyes said: “Adding a 50% parking price surcharge to diesel vehicles is unlikely to make any difference to London’s air quality and will simply be...

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