For those who are planning to rent a car in the UK, you may have heard of the recently introduced and extended Ultra Low Emission Zone which discourages high emission cars from entering certain zones. But how does this affect you when renting a car in Dundee?
A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is an area where only certain vehicles are allowed to enter based on their emissions standards. LEZs reduce pollution levels and improve air quality by stopping the most polluting vehicles entering specific areas.
Despite improvements in air quality since the introduction of the Dundee City Council Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) in 2011, there remain locations in the city where the Scottish Air Quality Objective (AQO) for annual mean nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels (40ug/m3) are not being met. While the number of exceedances of the NO2 annual mean objective has decreased significantly in the past 10 years, the LEZ has been introduced in the city to further accelerate Dundee’s required compliance with the objective levels. The LEZ has been introduced to contribute to the Council meeting greenhouse emissions reductions targets as outlined within the Dundee Climate Action Plan published in 2019, and to help promote the city as an inclusive and desirable place to live, invest, visit and learn.
More detail can be found on the Dundee city council website here.
At WE-Rental, our fleet of rental cars is ULEZ compliant, ensuring they meet the latest environmental standards. Each vehicle undergoes thorough safety checks and regular servicing at the main dealer. Additionally, all our cars come with comprehensive RAC breakdown cover, including onward travel and recovery options, offering a seamless journey no matter what happens.