TfL brings case worth up to £1bn against carmakers over Ulez compliance
Summary
Transport for London (TfL) has started legal action seeking up to £1 billion from several car makers, accusing them of allowing certain diesel vehicles to enter London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) without paying the required charge. TfL claims these manufacturers made false or misleading statements about their cars meeting emissions standards.Key Facts
- TfL alleges fraud and negligence by car companies including Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Nissan.
- The lawsuit concerns diesel vehicles that should have paid the Ulez daily charge of £12.50 but did not.
- Ulez was created to reduce pollution in London and was expanded in 2024 to cover the whole city.
- The case was paused pending the outcome of a related "dieselgate" court case about cars cheating emissions tests.
- The recent dieselgate case mostly rejected claims that manufacturers rigged tests, but appeals are being considered.
- TfL says manufacturers said diesel vehicles complied with rules when they did not, causing financial loss.
- Car companies argue TfL’s claims lack clear details and could have wide consequences.
- The court has allowed a pause in the TfL case while related cases continue.
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