Low Emission Zone - Is your licensed vehicle compliant?

From 31 May 2023 all vehicles licensed as a taxi or private hire car require to meet the Council's Low Emission Standards(LEZ) of Euro 4 for petrol, Euro 6 for diesel, electric or have been retro-fitted. This was agreed by the Licensing and Regulatory Committee on 23 November 2022.

Transport for Scotland have a vehicle checker however this does not confirm your emission standards in terms of Euro 4 for petrol or Euro 6 for diesel. To check your vehicle emission standards please refer to your V5 document, vehicle handbook or manufacturer's guide. 

If your vehicle already meets these standards (Euro 4 for petrol or Euro 6 for diesel), no action is required. If it does not however, steps must be taken to achieve these emission standards to continue operation of your private hire car or taxi in Glasgow beyond 31 May 2023.

LEZ emission compliance can be met in several ways:

• A non-compliant vehicle can be replaced by a compliant vehicle - whether new or second hand.
   
• Whilst an electric vehicle is not required to enter the LEZ, should you be considering purchasing one, additional support is available for the purchase of electric vehicles for use as a private hire taxi in the form of interest-free loans from Energy Saving Trust. Details of the scheme can be found at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/switched-on-taxis-loan/
   
• If you own a non-compliant vehicle, you may be eligible for a disposal grant of £2,000. Details are available at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/grants-and-loans/low-emission-zone-support-fund-for-businesses/

• For Taxis only you can a apply for a time limited exemption, by using the following link www.glasgow.gov.uk/taxi-exemption