There is a major threat to the UK’s ecosystem from toxic air pollution. The air pollution in cities, and particularly in Hornchurch, is largely due to vehicle emissions. The health of those who are susceptible, such as those with asthma or allergies, is exacerbated by this, and it also triggers heart and lung illnesses.

This is why the Mayor of London and Transport for London established Ultra Low Emission Zones all around the city: to reduce the number of harmful emissions from vehicles. To operate a vehicle within a ULEZ, PCO car drivers must pay the associated ULEZ fee. On that note, let’s take a detailed look into ULEZ Zones.

What Does It Mean ForPCO Rental Drivers?

The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will require that most PCO cars operating in or through the heart of Hornchurch adhere to strict emission limits. Daily fees will be assessed to drivers of PCO rental vehicles that do not meet the new norms and who enter the ULEZ zone.

Vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans, and minibuses, as well as motorbikes and mopeds, will be subject to the ULEZ, which will be in effect around the clock every day of the week. A daily fee of £12.50 is needed to be paid by midnight on the 3rd day after the trip or as far in advance as 90 days.

Your total will increase to £160 if you do not make your payment by midnight on the 3rd day following your commute into the ULEZ. However, if you make the payment within two weeks, you’ll only have to pay £80.

How Can PCO Rental Drivers Avoid ULEZ Charges?

Other than specially certified private hire vehicles equipped to transport people with disabilities, PCO cars for hire are not excluded from the ULEZ charges. When entering the area during chargeable hours, PCO car drivers must still pay the ULEZ. Listed below are categories of individuals and cars that are excluded from the ULEZ in their entirety or are qualified for a discount:

• Wheelchair-accessible PCO cars
• Taxis
• Vintage automobiles
• Vehicles used to transport members of a community, typically minibuses
• Paraplegic-friendly vehicles
• Electric cars, such as the KIA E-Niro

Visit TfL’s website for a complete rundown of available discounts and free passes. You can see if your PCO car passes the emissions and safety regulations for London driving and whether you’ll be subjected to the ULEZ charges, especially if you plan on driving in Hornchurch.

The good news is that if you’re a PCO car driver driving an electric car for PCO driving, such as KIA E-Niro, it will exempt you from the ULEZ charges, and who better than G&M Direct Hire in Hornchurch for it? We are one of the best PCO cars for hire in Hornchurch and offer a wide range of electric cars for PCO rental. Contact us today and learn more about our services in detail.