Plans for a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford, published recently are effectively a tax on trucks and vans in areas of the city, according to FTA.
The business organisation, which speaks on behalf of the logistics sector, is calling for Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council to reconsider their strategy until zero-emission commercial vehicles become a viable alternative for local businesses.
Rebecca Kite, Environment Policy Manager at FTA, comments: “As the voice of the UK logistics sector, FTA is calling for Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council to reconsider their plans to restrict non-zero emission commercial vehicles operating within areas of the city.
It is simply too soon to implement such a punitive scheme; there are currently no zero-emission trucks on the market, and very limited options for vans.
And without a workable definition for an Ultra Low Emission Truck – something FTA is working with the government to develop – the scheme is effectively a tax on essential freight vehicles - Link - more like this - link
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