Drivers with green plates could get benefits including cheaper parking.
It's hoped the introduction of the distinctive license plates will raise awareness of zero-emission transport options.Carolyn Hebbard | Moment | Getty Images
The government added that, with the new plates, local authorities would have a "visual identifier" if they wanted to introduce schemes such as letting drivers use bus lanes. Although Shapps was positive, others were more cautious. "While the sentiment seems right, there are question marks as to whether drivers would see this as a badge of honour or alternatively it could foster resentment among existing drivers of petrol and diesel vehicles," Nicholas Lyes, head of roads policy at motoring organization the RAC, said in a statement.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Bank Of America expands zero-commission stock tradingBank Of America said on Monday it would expand its zero-dollar online trading to...
Lire la suite »
House Democrats zero in on 'abuse of power' in Trump impeachment inquiryHouse Democrats zeroing in on framework for their impeachment case against Pres. Trump that will center on a simple “abuse of power” narrative involving president's actions regarding Ukraine, according to multiple people familiar with deliberations.
Lire la suite »
UK speaker rules against government trying to get another vote on Brexit dealBritain's parliamentary speaker John Bercow told the government on Monday i...
Lire la suite »
U.K. House Speaker Bercow rejects government bid to hold a new Brexit voteU.K. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow said Monday afternoon that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cannot hold a new Brexit vote, saying it 'would be...
Lire la suite »
UK speaker rules against government trying to get another vote on Brexit dealBritain's parliamentary speaker rules against government trying to get another vote on Brexit deal
Lire la suite »