ULEZ expansion sparks protests in London

The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London has sparked protests from motorists, with some calling for Mayor Sadiq Khan to be removed from office.

The ULEZ was expanded on August 29 to cover all of Greater London, including inner and outer boroughs. The zone charges drivers of older, more polluting vehicles a daily fee to enter.

The expansion has been met with anger from some motorists, who say it is unfair and will disproportionately affect those on low incomes.

On the first day of the expansion, there were protests in several parts of London, with some drivers blocking roads and shouting “Get Khan out!”

Khan has defended the expansion, saying it is necessary to improve air quality in the city. He has also said that there are exemptions for low-income motorists and that there is financial support available to help people switch to cleaner vehicles.

However, the protests have shown that the ULEZ expansion is a controversial issue. It remains to be seen whether the expansion will achieve its goal of improving air quality, or whether it will simply lead to more congestion and anger on the roads.

Here are some of the arguments in favor of the ULEZ expansion:

* It will improve air quality in London, which is currently among the worst in the world.
* It will encourage people to switch to cleaner vehicles, which will help to reduce emissions.
* It will raise revenue that can be used to improve public transport and other measures to reduce pollution.

Here are some of the arguments against the ULEZ expansion:

* It is unfair to disproportionately affect those on low incomes.
* It will lead to more congestion and anger on the roads.
* It will be difficult to enforce, and there is a risk of motorists being unfairly fined.

The ULEZ expansion is a complex issue with no easy answers. It is likely to continue to be debated for some time to come.