Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan — What Drivers Need to Know

Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Plan confirmed — no charging CAZ. Here’s what it really means for your next car.

Drivers across Greater Manchester will not face daily Clean Air Zone charges.

Instead, the Government has confirmed an £86 million investment into cleaner transport — including 117 new lower- and zero-emission buses — to improve air quality across the region (confirmed 23 January 2025).

What This Means for You

? No daily charges for driving locally
There’s no pay-to-enter Clean Air Zone in Greater Manchester.

? Cleaner air without extra cost
Air quality improvements are coming through public transport upgrades — not driver penalties.

? Your car choice still matters
ULEZ-compliant and low-emission cars remain the smarter option for:

• Future resale value

• Driving into cities like London, Birmingham & Bristol

• Long-term running costs and tax changes