Vans are now the biggest source of road air pollution in central London—and lagging behind cars on decarbonisation. With elections coming up, candidates should act: 1) Use kerbside space for electric-only loading & cargo bike parking 2) Back e-cargo bikes with trials, subsidies & hire schemes.

🚗 Car clubs are a key part of London’s decarbonised transport future - but are boroughs doing enough to support them? Our campaigner @zakbond.bsky.social sat down with the CEO of CoMoUK to talk about why incoming councillors should prioritise car clubs, and how they can help them thrive.

Car clubs are a key part of London's decarbonised transport future - but what more can London boroughs do to support their expansion? I sat down with CoMoUK's CEO to discuss why incoming councillors should prioritise car clubs, and what they can do to support them. #ElectrifyLondon

Clean Cities' new research has found that car club parking tariffs in many London boroughs exceed the cost of private car permits. This should be the other way around - people need affordable, convenient alternatives if they're to move away from the private car. #AirPollution #ZeroEmission

Our new research shows high parking charges may have contributed to Zipcar’s UK exit. In London, car club parking fees far exceed private car parking costs, with the highest tariff over £2,300. I think it's time for boroughs to remove or reduce car club parking fees to support car club renewal.

SUVs are far more dangerous and their numbers have increased tenfold in London in 20 years from about 80,000 SUVs in 2002 to 800,000 SUVs in 2023. So it’s great to see Sadiq @london.gov.uk starting to action to get these horrid tanks off our streets! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡ Road transport causes 28% of the city's CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx. This is a major health and climate issue. EVs aren't the whole answer - but we do need local parties to make switching to them easier. Take action via @cleancitiescampaign.org 👇 .

You’d think London’s roads calm down after work - but after 6pm the West End turns into Wild West, with no congestion charge and few parking controls. @cleancitiescampaign.org analysis shows dramatic increase of cars entering central London in evening 6-7pm (56%+) compared to morning 8-9am... 1/9

⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡ Road transport causes 28% of the city's CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx - a major health and climate issue. We need local political parties to make switching to electric vehicles easier for all. Ask for action! 👇 cleancitiescampaign.eaction.org.uk/electrify-lo...

“Most of the air pollution I was breathing in came from traffic – billowing invisibly out of exhaust pipes.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Congrats to the Assembly for this interesting discussion at City Hall this morning. I spoke about how starting to get diesel out of our city, through hybrid taxis, ULEZ & bus electrification has been a big win. Much more to do to clean up diesel vans though, with electrification of vans lagging!

Thanks to Leader of Lambeth @clairekholland.bsky.social for welcoming me, alongside @impurbanhealth.bsky.social and @solveschoolrun.bsky.social, to speak her cabinet about Lambeth’s new Air Quality Action Plan today! @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social

⚠️Registrations of the most commonly-sold pick-up trucks have nearly doubled in just over a decade! 📈Our new analysis has found a major increase in the number of large, US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads over the past decade - with serious implications for pedestrian safety, particularly children.

@cleancitiescampaign.org is recruiting for an Executive Programme Manager! This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s leading urban mobility organisation, making cities cleaner, healthier, and more liveable. Closing date is 15 February 2026. #greenjobs #climatejobs

⚡ This week we launched #ElectrifyLondon, a call for all London candidates this May to raise their ambition on cleaning up our roads. Road transport is one of London’s biggest climate and air quality challenges: 28% of CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx, with serious impacts on health and net zero goals.

⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡ On 7 May 2026, 1800+ borough councillors will be elected, responsible for 95% of London’s roads & kerbsides. We’re launching Electrify London to push them to be bolder on the transition to cleaner, greener electric vehicles. cleancitiescampaign.org/electrify-lo...

Southwark council is waiving parking fees for car clubs. This is a *very* welcome first step from @jamesmcash.bsky.social and is the start of building a policy environment that supports car clubs in London. We now need all boroughs to follow Southwark’s lead. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

So lovely to attend the Mayor of London’s annual carol service in Southwark Cathedral last night, with its overarching message of diversity and openness. ❤️🎄@london.gov.uk

Good to see @londonassembly.bsky.social organising an urgent session on Zipcar's closure!

Pleased to have a letter published in the Financial Times on Friday, responding to Zipcar’s withdrawal from the UK and what it means for London’s transport and climate ambitions. www.ft.com/content/17d0...

Zipcar UK is closing down. The loss of London’s major car-sharing operator, with a large EV fleet, is deeply concerning. The boroughs, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @sebdance.bsky.social & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social need to do more to support this industry, or net zero is going to be further away.

Govt finally tightening PM2.5 limits from 20→10µg/m³! Huge credit to @mumsforlungs.bsky.social, @clientearth.bsky.social, my old home @asthmaandlung.org.uk and many others for years of pushing. Great to see DEFRA act at last. Next stop, alignment with the WHO! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans. Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans! #ElectrifyLondon

The Mayor has made changes to the Congestion Charge. Pleased to see the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will continue to incentivise the uptake of greener electric vans, but small businesses and charities need more support to go electric, not new charges. #ElectrifyLondon

Last week I spent an inspiring 5 days with my @cleancitiescampaign.org colleagues from across Europe. My main takeaway - my colleagues are cooler than yours ❤️

Great to see this example of cargo bike hire in action! We need local authorities across London to ramp up the delivery of these scheme to help tackle the rise of diesel vans. #electrifylondon

🚴⚡️ Great morning at #ElectrifyLondon with @cleancities last week! Freight often gets overlooked in transport talks, yet vans are now London’s biggest polluters. Time to prioritise #CargoBikes, #EVs & smarter logistics for cleaner, safer cities. 🌱 #ZeroEmission #UrbanFreight

“Anything that other handymen carry in their vans, I guarantee I can carry in my bike. It’s a cheaper, more convenient way to get around.” Great read from @thetimes.com on how small businesses are trading vans for cargo bikes: 👉 www.thetimes.com/article/7cb6... #ElectrifyLondon

Electrifying London’s transport must be a shared mission, so this week we brought key players together at our #ElectrifyLondon Summit. Thanks to @metecoban92.bsky.social for his brilliant keynote speech on ensuring electrification of transport is at the heart of a just transition for London! 1/

And here's SCAFFOLDERS using a fully electric vehicle in Camden - nice to see HSS helping to #ElectrifyLondon 👏 @adamdkharrison.bsky.social @maxsullivan.bsky.social @metecoban92.bsky.social @zakbond.bsky.social

NEW ANALYSIS: Dutch truck/van focused zero-emission zones (ZEZ-f) are working! Brand new @cleancitiescampaign.org research has found that they're driving a transition to electric fleets in the Netherlands. Read the full report here: cleancitiescampaign.org/research-lis...

London meets legal NO2 limits for the first time - nearly 200 years early. Read more: zagdaily.com/places/londo...

Some good news. London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces. The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.

🔔London meets clean air laws🔔 Great news that London has finally met legal limits for NO2, proving that bold action on dirty air delivers real results. This is a crucial milestone towards reaching World Health Organization guidelines as soon as possible. 1/ www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...

I didn’t know Range Rovers came with a special permit that allows you to park on the pavement, on white zig-zags, with your engine idling - outside a primary school! Quite the perk! #carspreading

Staring now! www.youtube.com/live/lJ_js-Q...

Hier, c'était la #JournéeMondialeSansVoiture 🌱 A 16h15, retrouvez @annehidalgo.bsky.social aux côtés du @drmarianeira.bsky.social (ex-OMS) et de nombreux acteurs de la société civile ( @transportenvironment.org ; @respireasso.bsky.social...) pour une conversation sur la transformation de Paris 👇

Last week @annehidalgo.bsky.social was a University Challenge answer. This week she’s at #NYClimateWeek, showing how cities can lead on clean, healthy futures with @cleancitiescampaign.org @transportenvironment.org & @respireasso.bsky.social Livestream: cleancitiescampaign.org/climate-week...

🚲🚲🚲 The annual Cargo Bike Cruise in London yesterday - what an afternoon! Our latest analysis shows that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx pollution in central London. Shifting to cargo bikes is one of the key ways to get those dirty diesels off our streets. 1/

Want to drive innovative campaigns that build public support and political appetite for an emboldened vision of international rail in Europe? Here's the job for you! You get to work with brilliant colleagues, at an organisation really making change. jobs.theguardian.com/job/9799557/...

"Central London's 'number one road polluter' named as Congestion Charge plea made to TfL and Mayor" www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...

Diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London. 🚐💨 Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city! 1/ www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...

Guess the biggest source of NOx road air pollution in central London. Taxis? Buses? Private cars? Nope, it's now vans. Once the biggest polluter, taxis have rapidly gone electric. Meanwhile vans fleets are only slowly being electrified. Story 👇 www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

Diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London. 🚐💨 Clearly we need to see much more action from both Mayor of London and London Boroughs to tackle the dirty air coming from vans in our city! 1/ www.thetimes.com/article/bdac...

“If we want cities that are safe, breathable and accessible, we have to get serious about tackling the rise of these urban land-hogs” - @olord.bsky.social #carspreading www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Great to talk to BBC London News about TfL's consultation on changes to the congestion charge, which closes today. The Mayor should continue the 100% congestion charge discount for electric vans run by SMEs and charities. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Getting a proper duty on councils to take climate action was something I worked on at London Councils, so I’m very happy to see @local.gov.uk ‘s new position on this.

Charities & SMEs who have gone electric will be hit with a new £9 daily charge per electric van under new congestion charge proposals, which need improvement to help those who deserve the greatest support to go green. They should get a 100% discount for electric vans until 2030. #JustTransition

🚐💸 Charities & small businesses driving electric vans face £3K+ per year in extra charges under TfL’s proposed changes to the Congestion Charge discount 👎 We're backing @cleancitiescampaign.org in calling for an exemption for electric vans used by SMEs & charities. ✍️ Sign now:

Really great to see this investment in EV charging infastruture from @heidialexander.bsky.social! I like how it is targetted to deal with some of most urgent and tricky issues - uptake of electric vans, urban charging and the NHS... with some caution to add. 🧵 1/5 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...