Bradford becomes the first city in Yorkshire to be a part of the clean air zone after air emissions rise over the legal limit.
Starting from the 26th of September, the clean air zone will charge drivers a fee to enter the zone which will contribute to helping tackle harmful emissions and help improve people’s health in Bradford.
City commuter, Sean Goss, worries that the introduction to Bradford Clean Air Zone will not be beneficial to workers, he said:
“It’s a dreadful idea, I think the impact it’s going to have on small businesses is going to be horrendous.”
A poll conducted by Leeds Now showed that 56% of people agree that Bradford should have a clean air zone. According to a statement made by Bradford City Council, the Clean Air Zone “is expected to reduce nitrogen dioxide by 35 percent and CO2 by 147,000 tonnes“.
Councillor Sarah Ferriby said:
“(…) if you have a private car you won’t be charged, businesses have been given grants to update their vehicles… the air quality will improve for everyone.”
Bradford is now one of four cities throughout the UK, to have a clean air zone, with future plans to include Sheffield in 2023.
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