Greater Manchester drops chargeable Clean Air Zone plan in favour of alternative measures

Greater Manchester has confirmed it will proceed with its Clean Air Plan without implementing chargeable Clean Air Zones, according to Secret Manchester. The decision marks a shift in the region's approach to improving air quality, though the report does not specify what alternative measures will replace the charging scheme or provide a timeline for implementation.

Why it matters: The absence of charging zones may reduce immediate pressure on fleet operators to electrify but could also slow the rollback of diesel vehicles, potentially affecting the pace and scale of EV infrastructure investment across Greater Manchester's ten boroughs.