Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ)
On the 28th of February 2022, Oxford started a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in a small part of the city center. They have plans to make the ZEZ cover a larger area, but they haven't decided on a date yet. Here's what we know about the Oxford ZEZ so far.
Like other cities in the UK, Oxford introduced the ZEZ to make the air cleaner by reducing traffic that pollutes and emits harmful substances. They want to encourage people to use vehicles that produce low or no emissions, or to use public transport instead.
Only fully electric cars, vans, and motorbikes are allowed in the Oxford ZEZ without having to pay a fee. Vehicles that have an exemption or qualify for a 100 percent discount can also enter without a charge.