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Check your vehicleGreater Manchester's Clean Air Zone was originally planned as a Class C zone covering the entire Greater Manchester area. It was due to launch in 2022 but was deferred and ultimately cancelled following significant opposition from businesses and residents. The ten Greater Manchester councils voted to abandon the scheme. Instead, the region is pursuing alternative measures to reduce air pollution, including investment in public transport and vehicle upgrade grants.
Zone type
Class C
Status
Cancelled
The proposed zone would have covered the entire Greater Manchester area, including Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, and Wigan.
| Vehicle type | Daily charge |
|---|---|
| Cars | N/A — zone cancelled |
| LGVs & vans | N/A — zone cancelled |
| Taxis & PHVs | N/A — zone cancelled |
| HGVs, buses & coaches | N/A — zone cancelled |
Since the Manchester Clean Air Zone was cancelled, there is no compliance requirement. However, you can still check your vehicle's Euro emission standard on our homepage — useful if you plan to drive in other UK cities with active Clean Air Zones.
No. The proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone was cancelled. The ten GM councils voted to abandon the charging scheme following widespread opposition. There are currently no plans to introduce a CAZ in Manchester.
The scheme faced significant opposition from businesses, taxi drivers, and residents who argued it would impose unaffordable costs. Rising vehicle prices after COVID and supply chain issues also made it harder for people to upgrade to compliant vehicles. The councils ultimately decided to pursue alternative air quality measures.
There are no current plans to reintroduce a charging CAZ in Manchester. The region is instead investing in public transport improvements, EV charging infrastructure, and vehicle upgrade grants to reduce pollution without road charges.
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