{"id":8301,"date":"2026-05-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saphyroo.com\/uk\/?p=8301"},"modified":"2026-05-28T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:00:00","slug":"ulez-compliance-fleets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saphyroo.com\/uk\/blog\/ulez-compliance-fleets\/","title":{"rendered":"What ULEZ Compliance Will Cost UK Fleets in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Most ULEZ guides are written for someone driving a car into central London. Fleet operators deal with a different set of costs and rules. Many of the plans put in place in 2024 are already outdated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Vans are subject to ULEZ, whilst HGVs fall under the LEZ, where daily charges are significantly higher. Electric vans remained exempt until 2 January 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">A scheme called the &#8220;ULEZ scrappage scheme&#8221; was introduced to help operators replace older, higher emission vehicles with cleaner alternatives by providing financial support for eligible upgrades or vehicle removals. Many fleets still reference the scheme today, however it ended in 2024 and has not been replaced.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list\" style=\"margin:16px 0;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">ULEZ is \u00a312.50 a day for cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes, including minibuses up to 5 tonnes that do not meet the Euro 4 petrol or Euro 6 diesel standards.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">HGVs over 3.5 tonnes fall under the LEZ instead. Vehicles that meet Euro IV PM standards but not Euro VI, typically Euro V units, pay \u00a3100 a day. Vehicles below Euro IV PM pay \u00a3300 a day. Compliant Euro VI vehicles pay nothing.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">The Direct Vision Standard (DVS) is a London safety scheme that measures how much a driver can see directly through their cab. It applies to HGVs over 12 tonnes operating in Greater London. Since 28 October 2024, vehicles that do not meet the minimum DVS star rating must be fitted with a Progressive Safe System to operate legally within London.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">From 2 January 2026, electric vans and HGVs pay the London Congestion Charge, with Auto Pay rates starting from \u00a39 per day. Electric cars pay \u00a313.50. The full EV exemption ended at the close of 2025.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">TfL&#8217;s van and minibus scrappage scheme closed on 8 September 2024 and never included HGVs at any stage of the programme.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">Fleet Auto Pay covers six or more vehicles under a monthly direct debit, with no registration fee.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">The four schemes affecting every fleet<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">A mixed fleet can be impacted by all four London compliance schemes at the same time. These are not different levels of one system, but separate charging and compliance frameworks, each with its own rules, costs and vehicle requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:28px 0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n<div style=\"background:#00FFC9;color:#000;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;padding:18px 20px;\">Coverage of London&#8217;s charging schemes<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">Scheme<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">What it catches<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">Daily charge<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">ULEZ<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What it catches\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">Cars, vans up to 3.5t. Minibuses up to 5t. Failing Euro 4 petrol or Euro 6 diesel<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Daily charge\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a312.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">LEZ<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What it catches\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">HGVs over 3.5t. Buses and coaches over 5t. Tier set by Euro standard, not weight<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Daily charge\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a30, \u00a3100 or \u00a3300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">Congestion Charge<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What it catches\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">Any vehicle in central 21 sq km, Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00 and weekends 12:00-18:00<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Daily charge\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a318 (\u00a39 or \u00a313.50 for EVs on Auto Pay)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">DVS<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What it catches\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">HGVs over 12t with 0, 1 or 2-star rating and no PSS retrofit<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Daily charge\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3550 PCN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">The 3.5 tonne line is the key dividing point. Below it, vans are typically charged \u00a312.50 under ULEZ. Above it, the same trip can reach \u00a3300 under the LEZ depending on emissions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Both ULEZ and LEZ operate across Greater London, including all 32 boroughs and the City of London. The Congestion Charge sits within this area, covering central London. DVS applies on top for HGVs over 12 tonnes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Real costs by vehicle type<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:28px 0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n<div style=\"background:#00FFC9;color:#000;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;padding:18px 20px;\">Daily London charges by vehicle class (2026)<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">Vehicle class<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">\u00a3\/day non-compliant<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle class\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">Car or van up to 3.5t<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u00a3\/day non-compliant\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a312.50 ULEZ + \u00a318 CC (\u00a313.50 \/ \u00a39 EV Auto Pay)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle class\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">Minibus up to 5t<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u00a3\/day non-compliant\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a312.50 ULEZ + \u00a318 CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle class\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">HGV over 3.5t, Euro V<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u00a3\/day non-compliant\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3100 LEZ + \u00a318 CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle class\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">HGV over 3.5t, pre-Euro IV PM<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u00a3\/day non-compliant\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3300 LEZ + \u00a318 CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle class\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">HGV over 12t, DVS-non-compliant<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u00a3\/day non-compliant\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">LEZ + \u00a3550 DVS + \u00a318 CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle class\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">Coach over 5t, sub-Euro VI<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"\u00a3\/day non-compliant\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3100 or \u00a3300 LEZ + \u00a318 CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">In practice, ten Euro 5 LCVs operating in London 250 days a year generate \u00a331,250 in ULEZ charges. Three Euro V tractor units spending 200 days a year in London accumulate \u00a360,000 under the LEZ. Pre-Euro IV vehicles push those costs significantly higher.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Timing also has a direct cost impact. A vehicle entering at 23:55 and exiting at 00:05 is charged for two separate days, meaning a \u00a3300 tier HGV can incur \u00a3600 from a single journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-div bde-callout\" style=\"background:#E7FFFA;border-left:4px solid #00FFC9;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>PCN tip:<\/b> If PCNs are paid within 14 days the charge is reduced by 50%. Leave them beyond 28 days and the penalty increases by 50% above the full charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Checking compliance across the fleet<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Most fleets are more compliant than they think once a proper review is carried out. TfL&#8217;s VRM (Vehicle Registration Mark) checker lets operators enter a registration number to check ULEZ, LEZ and Congestion Charge statuses in a single search. Fleet Auto Pay accounts, for fleets with six or more vehicles, allow VRMs to be uploaded in bulk against a single <a href=\"https:\/\/saphyroo.com\/uk\/solutions\/fleet-management\/\">fleet management<\/a> record so daily compliance is visible at a glance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Compliance is based on a vehicle&#8217;s declared emissions, not simply on its age. The Euro standard can usually be found on page two of the V5C, under &#8220;Exhaust Emissions&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">As a general rule, most petrol cars and vans registered after 2005 comply, along with most diesel vehicles registered after September 2015 and HGVs registered from 2014 onwards if they meet Euro VI standards. Every vehicle should still be checked individually.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">For Euro V tractor units operating regularly in London, a CVRAS (Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme) approved retrofit can bring the vehicle up to Euro VI standard. Most operators have chosen to replace vehicles rather than retrofit them, but the option still remains for buses, coaches and slower cycle assets.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Key changes in 2026<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Many older guides now fall out of date, particularly on two points: the EV congestion charge and the scrappage scheme.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">The 100% Cleaner Vehicle Discount ended on 25 December 2025. From 2 January 2026, EVs are no longer exempt from the Congestion Charge. Under Auto Pay, electric vans, HGVs and quadricycles are charged \u00a39 a day (50% of \u00a318). Electric cars are charged \u00a313.50 (25% of \u00a318). Without Auto Pay, the full \u00a318 daily charge applies. Any EV business case built before December 2025 should be reassessed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">ULEZ, LEZ and DVS Progressive Safe System requirements have remained unchanged since 28 October 2024. The van and minibus scrappage scheme stopped accepting new applications on 8 September 2024, with final payments processed by July 2025. HGVs were never eligible and no replacement scheme has been introduced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">As of 1 January 2026, EVs must be correctly classified as zero emission within a Fleet Auto Pay account for the new tiered discount to apply.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Understanding a PCN notice<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:28px 0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);border:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;\">\n<div style=\"background:#00FFC9;color:#000;font-weight:700;font-size:1.05em;padding:18px 20px;\">PCN charges by scheme<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#fff;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">Scheme<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">Vehicle<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">Full PCN<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">14 days<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#f8f9fa;color:#374151;font-weight:700;text-align:left;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.75px;padding:14px 20px;\">After 28 days<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">ULEZ \/ CC<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">All<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Full PCN\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3180<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"14 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a390<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"After 28 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3270<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">LEZ light<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">Vans, minibuses 3.5-5t<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Full PCN\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3500<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"14 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3250<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"After 28 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">LEZ medium<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">HGVs, buses meeting Euro IV PM<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Full PCN\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a31,000<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"14 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3500<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"After 28 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a31,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">LEZ heavy<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">HGVs, coaches below Euro IV PM<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Full PCN\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a32,000<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"14 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a31,000<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"After 28 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a33,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Scheme\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;font-weight:700;color:#111827;\">DVS<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Vehicle\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">HGVs over 12t<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Full PCN\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3550<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"14 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3275<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"After 28 days\" style=\"padding:18px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top;color:#4b5563;\">\u00a3825<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">PCNs are issued by post following ANPR detection and a DVLA keeper lookup. If unpaid after 28 days, the penalty increases by 50% above the full rate, before escalating to enforcement action through bailiffs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Grounds to challenge a PCN (within 28 days)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list\" style=\"margin:16px 0;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M27 4l-15 15-7-7-5 5 12 12 20-20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">The VRM on the notice is incorrect, usually due to a misread number plate.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M27 4l-15 15-7-7-5 5 12 12 20-20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">The vehicle was exempt at the time, for example due to a valid disabled tax class.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M27 4l-15 15-7-7-5 5 12 12 20-20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">The charge had already been paid and TfL has a record of the payment.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M27 4l-15 15-7-7-5 5 12 12 20-20z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\">The vehicle was sold, transferred or stolen before the date of detection.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">One thing operators often miss is that unpaid PCNs can accumulate and be used as evidence of operator conduct. The Senior Traffic Commissioner&#8217;s Statutory Document on Good Repute treats them as relevant to an operator&#8217;s fitness and repute. The correct approach is to either pay or formally challenge them. Ignoring them is not a practical strategy.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">The three levers operators still have<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-numbered-list\" style=\"margin:16px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><span style=\"font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#00D4AA;min-width:36px;line-height:1.2;flex-shrink:0;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Allocation:<\/b> Most fleets already operate a mix of Euro 6 and Euro VI vehicles. Setting a London geofence allows you to tag compliant units and route London jobs to them, at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><span style=\"font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#00D4AA;min-width:36px;line-height:1.2;flex-shrink:0;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Sub-contracting:<\/b> Outsource the London portion of the job to a compliant 3PL where routing is flexible. In many cases, this is cheaper than upgrading a vehicle already due for replacement within 18 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><span style=\"font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#00D4AA;min-width:36px;line-height:1.2;flex-shrink:0;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Replacement cycle:<\/b> Bring forward the replacement of any non-compliant LCV doing 100+ London days a year. The annual ULEZ cost often offsets a large part of the upgrade gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">A non-compliant Euro 5 LCV operating in London 180 days a year pays \u00a32,250 in annual ULEZ charges. This covers a large portion of the cost difference when upgrading to a used Euro 6 vehicle, before taking into account the resale value of the older van.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">For mixed fleets, geofence based allocation is often the first step. Platforms like Saphyroo can support zone aware <a href=\"https:\/\/saphyroo.com\/uk\/solutions\/route-optimisation\/\">route optimisation<\/a> for this type of mixed-inventory problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">EV van savings still exist, but the cost advantage has narrowed in 2026. Under Auto Pay, electric vans now pay \u00a39 per day for the Congestion Charge, compared with \u00a318 per day for a Euro 6 diesel van. Across 200 operating days in central London, this represents an annual saving of around \u00a31,800 compared with diesel vehicles. This is significantly lower than the savings figures often quoted in older guides, which were typically based on non-compliant Euro 5 diesel vans facing much higher daily charges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">EV HGVs are not yet practical for most general haulage, so fleets should continue planning around Euro VI replacements while keeping an eye on future grant support.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Outside of London<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">If a vehicle meets London&#8217;s ULEZ and LEZ standards, it will also meet all Clean Air Zone requirements across England and LEZs in Scotland, because they all use the same Euro emissions standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">England has seven Clean Air Zones in 2026:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list\" style=\"margin:16px 0;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Bath (Class C):<\/b> \u00a3100\/day HGV<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Birmingham (Class D):<\/b> \u00a350 HGV \/ \u00a38 car<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Bristol (Class D):<\/b> \u00a3100 HGV \/ \u00a39 car<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Sheffield (Class C):<\/b> \u00a350 HGV<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Newcastle and Gateshead (Class C):<\/b> \u00a350 HGV<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Bradford (Class C+):<\/b> \u00a350 HGV \/ \u00a37 taxi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Portsmouth (Class B):<\/b> \u00a350 HGV, no charges for LCVs or cars<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;list-style:none;\">\n<div class=\"bde-icon-list__item-wrapper\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;\"><span class=\"bde-icon-list__icon\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;margin-top:4px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"icon-radio-checked2\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" style=\"width:18px;height:18px;fill:#00D4AA;flex-shrink:0;\"><path d=\"M16 0c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16s7.163 16 16 16 16-7.163 16-16-7.163-16-16-16zM16 20c-2.209 0-4-1.791-4-4s1.791-4 4-4c2.209 0 4 1.791 4 4s-1.791 4-4 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"bde-icon-list__text\"><b>Manchester:<\/b> CAZ paused before launch<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Scotland operates LEZs on a penalty basis rather than daily charging. Glasgow has been live since June 2023, with Edinburgh and Aberdeen introduced on 1 June 2024 and Dundee on 30 May 2024. The standard penalty is \u00a360, doubling for repeat offences within 90 days and up to a maximum of \u00a3480 for cars and vans and \u00a3960 for HGVs and buses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Wales currently has no live LEZ and Northern Ireland has no equivalent scheme in place.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">Auto Pay for fleet operators<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Auto Pay links charges to a registered vehicle and bills them automatically for the Congestion Charge, ULEZ, LEZ and the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, removing the need to make daily payments manually.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Fleet Auto Pay is designed for operators with six or more vehicles, allowing charges to be consolidated into a single monthly direct debit with up to five account managers and no registration or renewal fees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">Both systems reduce administration and the risk of missed payments, but they do not reduce the underlying charges themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong>How much is ULEZ for HGVs?<\/strong><br \/>\nHGVs over 3.5 tonnes do not pay ULEZ. They fall under the LEZ, with charges set at \u00a3100 a day for Euro V vehicles, \u00a3300 a day for pre-Euro IV PM vehicles and no charge for Euro VI.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong>Is the ULEZ scrappage scheme still open?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. The scheme closed to new applications on 8 September 2024, with final payments completed by July 2025. HGVs were never eligible and no replacement scheme has been introduced for 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong>Are electric vans exempt from ULEZ?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. However, from 2 January 2026 electric vans are no longer exempt from the Congestion Charge in central London and pay \u00a39 a day under Auto Pay (\u00a318 without it).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong>What is Fleet Auto Pay?<\/strong><br \/>\nFleet Auto Pay is TfL&#8217;s billing service for operators with six or more vehicles. A single monthly direct debit covers the Congestion Charge, ULEZ, LEZ and the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges, with no registration fee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong>Can I challenge a ULEZ PCN?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Challenges can be made within 28 days on grounds such as an incorrect VRM, vehicle exemption status, proof the charge was already paid, or if the vehicle had been sold or stolen before the detection date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><strong>Does my Euro V tractor unit pay LEZ if it has a CVRAS retrofit?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, provided the vehicle&#8217;s CVRAS certification remains valid and the annual emissions check is up to date.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\">What operators should do next<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-numbered-list\" style=\"margin:16px 0;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><span style=\"font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#00D4AA;min-width:36px;line-height:1.2;flex-shrink:0;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Check every VRM<\/b> through TfL&#8217;s checker before the next month end review to confirm which vehicles are compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><span style=\"font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#00D4AA;min-width:36px;line-height:1.2;flex-shrink:0;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Use Fleet Auto Pay<\/b> if you operate six or more vehicles so charges are handled automatically and payments are not missed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><span style=\"font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:#00D4AA;min-width:36px;line-height:1.2;flex-shrink:0;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><b>Add a London geofence<\/b> to your telematics system and route compliant vehicles to London jobs wherever possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\">None of these steps adds direct cost. The bigger long term decision is the vehicle replacement cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-div\" style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saphyroo.com\/uk\/book-demo\/\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#00D4AA;text-underline-offset:3px;transition:color 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.color='#00D4AA'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.color='#000'\">See how Saphyroo supports UK fleet allocation across London zones \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\" style=\"width:100%;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"><em>Saphyroo is an Australian fleet management platform with a UK office. This article is editorial guidance, not regulated compliance advice. Charges and PCN amounts are TfL figures as published April 2026. Confirm current rates on tfl.gov.uk before acting on them.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most ULEZ guides are aimed at car drivers, however fleet operators face a different cost structure. 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