Countdown to the LEZ: Who still needs help?

Economist Alexandra Colallilo looks at the winners and losers as city prepares to enforce its 'clean air' zone

Mar 19, 2024

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Edinburgh’s transport convener Councillor Scott Arthur marks the countdown to enforcement

The road signs are springing up around the city centre and the countdown is well and truly on. In just over ten weeks time, Edinburgh will start enforcing its city centre low emission zone (LEZ) by issuing fines to non-compliant vehicles. After years of debate, clai…

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A guest post by

Alexandra Colalillo

I’m an Economist and Risk Advisor. Independently, I'm a free-lance economic opinion writer. I'm also the host of a podcast ('The Shady Economist') and occasionally provide economic commentary on Television.