Conservatives warn London emergency services 'struggling to meet' ULEZ vehicle emissions deadline

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GLA Conservatives call for ULEZ exemptions for fire, police and ambulance fleets to minimise cost impact for emergency services

London's emergency services are struggling to make their fire engine, police car and ambulance fleets compliant with forthcoming Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) air pollution standards by the proposed 2019...

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