EV Magazine March 2023 | Page 98

UNITED KINGDOM

# 2 LONDON

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The satisfaction rate is high across the population of London , who are supported in their daily lives by its extensive transport network . Connections in and around the city have expanded over the years , with both over and underground networks supporting the majority of its population .
The city is home to great initiatives to eliminate emissions , including the ultra-low emissions zones ( ULEZ )— about which there have been talks of extending .
Taxi services are also being influenced to make the switch to electric , as are public buses , which are pivotal in driving down the city ’ s carbon footprint . More than 800 zeroemission buses operate in the Transport for London fleet , including both single and double-decker buses , resulting in adherence to its ULEZ zones and a 90 % reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions .
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