New Congestion Charges for 2026
Clean Air Zones (CAZ) have been introduced in several UK cities to improve air quality by charging higher-polluting vehicles.
Charges apply based on your vehicle type and whether it meets the required emissions standards.
All of our vans are of the required standard to enter these zones free of charge. This means there should be no extra cost to our customers and we can help keep the planet healthy.
Birmingham Clean Air Zone
Birmingham operates a live Clean Air Zone covering the city centre area. Vehicles that do not meet the required emissions standards must pay a daily charge to enter the zone.
All Cars, Taxis, Private hire & LGVs will be charged £8.00 per day if the vehicle doesn't meet the emissions standard. HGVs, coaches & buses are charged £50 per day. To avoid the charges your vehicle must meet the minimum below
Diesel – Euro 6 (VI) standard or better (most new registrations after 1 September 2015)
Petrol or LPG added to original petrol engine – Euro 4 standard or better (most new registrations after 1 January 2006)
Gas – Euro 6 (VI) standard or better
Fully electric or hydrogen fuel cell – all are compliant and avoid CAZ charges
Hybrid electric – the diesel/petrol engine must meet the relevant criteria above
Motorcycles – Euro 3 (III) standard or better
Bath Clean Air Zone
Bath has a Class C Clean Air Zone in force. Class C is for the following vehicles:- Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans and minibuses. The clean air zone in Bath currently doesn't affect standard passenger cars.
The following Daily Charges for the Bath Clean Air Zone are as follows:-
Private Cars – No Charge
Motorcycles – No Charge
Coaches & Buses – £100
Trucks & Lorries – £100
Taxis & Private Hire Vehicles – £9.00
Minibuses – £9.00
Vans, LGV's, Pick-Ups & Campervans – If vehicle is Diesel Euro 1-5 or Petrol Euro 1-3 or Earlier - £9.00
Private HGVs (Motorhomes, Horseboxes etc) – If the vehicle is Diesel Euro 1-5 or Petrol Euro 1-3 or Earlier - £100
London Clean Air Zone 2026
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year except Christmas Day. It now covers all London boroughs and the City of London (the M25 is not included).
If a vehicle does not meet the ULEZ emissions standards, a daily charge applies.
ULEZ daily charge (non-compliant vehicles):
£12.50 per day for cars, motorcycles, vans and specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes)
London Congestion Charge – from 2 January 2026
Central London also has the Congestion Charge, which is separate from ULEZ.
From 2 January 2026, the standard Congestion Charge is: – £18 per day
Key 2026 change (electric vehicles): – The previous 100% Cleaner Vehicle Discount ended in late 2025, and from 2 January 2026 a new tiered Cleaner Vehicle Discount applies (eligibility/discount depends on vehicle type and Auto Pay registration).
