TfL seeks up to £1bn from car makers over Ulez non‑payment
The claim follows a High Court hearing that said TfL’s case will be paused while owners’ separate actions continue.
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Background
Transport for London launched the case in 2024 after noticing that many older diesel vehicles entered the zone without paying the daily fee. The organisation says those vehicles should have been subject to the Ulez charge because they emit higher levels of nitrogen oxide.
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““The representations were false, made dishonestly or recklessly, alternatively negligently, and caused TfL loss.””
Laurence Page, barrister for Transport for London
Legal proceedings
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At a procedural hearing this week, lawyers for Transport for London told the court that manufacturers had expressly or impliedly stated that certain diesel vehicles complied with Ulez requirements. Counsel for the car makers responded that the allegations lacked proper detail and warned of far‑reaching consequences.
Next steps
The High Court indicated it will stay Transport for London’s claims while separate actions by vehicle owners against the manufacturers continue. Transport for London has been granted a stay until October, giving the owners’ legal teams time to consider an appeal of an earlier dieselgate ruling.
Questions this report answers
+How much could Transport for London claim from car makers?
Transport for London is seeking up to £1 billion from car makers if the claim is successful. This represents the potential total loss it says it has suffered due to alleged non-payment linked to false Ulez compliance claims made by manufacturers.
+Why has the High Court paused TfL’s claim?
The High Court has stayed TfL’s claim while owners’ separate legal actions against the manufacturers continue. This pause, granted until October, allows time for vehicle owners’ legal teams to consider appealing an earlier dieselgate ruling.
+What must older diesel car owners do to enter the Ulez?
Owners of diesel cars older than 11 years must pay £12.50 each day to enter the ultra-low emission zone. This charge applies because such vehicles emit higher levels of nitrogen oxide, breaching Ulez standards.
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