Drivers of the worst-polluting lorries, vans and taxis face charges of between £7 and £50.
Drivers of the worst-polluting lorries, vans and taxis will now be charged to enter Bradford city centre.Drivers of taxis, minibuses, lorries, coaches and buses that do not meet emission standards will be charged a daily fee of between £7 and £50 to enter the CAZ.Andrew Whittles, the authority's Air Quality Director, said traffic emissions were a "significant source of poor air quality and health in Bradford" and that every area in the city would benefit from cleaner air.
Prior to the introduction, Nadeem Ahmed from Bradford Private Hire Operators Association, said the charges would increase costs for all businesses, not just taxi drivers.
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