Low Emission Zone 06 - December - 2011
The operators of some 75,000 HGVs, buses and coaches and 72,000 larger vans and minibuses will have to take action to meet tougher Low Emission Zone standards.
Since 2008 the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has been in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Greater London and has been really successful in cutting air pollution. The most individually polluting vehicles driving in London are encouraged to clean up but now more needs to be done.
The LEZ currently applies to lorries, buses and coaches and from January 2012 there will be higher emission standards set for these vehicles. Also in January 2012 the scheme will be extended to include larger vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles for the first time.
Vehicles that do not meet the required standards must pay a daily charge of either £200 (lorries, buses and coaches) or £100 (larger vans and minibuses) to drive in London or risk penalties of up to £1,000 per day.
Operators have several options meet the standards including :
- fitting approved filters to existing vehicles
- replacing vehicles with newer models
- rent a vehicle for short term or very infrequent visits
- paying the daily charge
Download the L.E.Z. leaflet or check how you are affected at Transport For London.
Stroke Association 20 - November - 2011
On Sunday 20th November a number of the Loughton Self Drive team abseiled down Battersea Power Station and raised over £1500 for The Stroke Association.
A big thank you to everyone who came along to support us and everyone who sponsored us. Further information can be found at www.fundraising.stroke.org.uk
Hybrid Cars 07 - June - 2011
We now offer Hybrid cars in our group PCC & PCD.
The Toyota Auris & Toyota Prius offer excellent fuel economy and are exempt from the Congestion Charge.
Crisis charity 03 - January - 2011
Each year, Loughton Self Drive give the homeless charity Crisis a free van over the Christmas and New Year period to help with the work they do.
BBC London News recorded and broadcast an story about the plight of homeless people over the festive period which showed one of our vans in action.
Watch the report on the BBC website.
