Information relating to the ULEZ expansion

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.034572

I note you seek access to the following information:

Would you kindly provide me with the following information relating to the ULEZ expansion:

1. Does the MPS have any agreement with TfL regarding its fleet accessing the expanded ULEZ zone?
2. What percentage of the MPS fleet is non-ULEZ complaint?
a. Of this, what percentage of the ‘frontline’ (e.g., vehicles used for response, protection, investigation, etc) is non-ULEZ compliant?
3. To date, how many non-ULEZ compliant vehicles has the MPS replaced from its fleet?
a. What is the total cost of this replacement thus far?
4. Based on current planning, how many non-ULEZ compliant vehicles is the MPS planning on replacing?
a. What is the current estimated cost of the current non-ULEZ compliant replacement plan?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - Does the MPS have any agreement with TfL regarding its fleet accessing the expanded ULEZ zone?

We have a memorandum of understanding which is available to view on the official MOPAC website.
ULEZ & LEZ Memorandum of Understanding – Metropolitan Police Service (tfl.gov.uk)

Q2 - What percentage of the MPS fleet is non-ULEZ complaint?

4.2%.

Q2a - Of this, what percentage of the ‘frontline’ (e.g., vehicles used for response, protection, investigation, etc) is non-ULEZ compliant?

3.5%.

Q3 - To date, how many non-ULEZ compliant vehicles has the MPS replaced from its fleet?

In 2016 we had 3719 ULEZ non-compliant vehicles. We currently have 224 ULEZ non-compliant vehicles.

Q3a - What is the total cost of this replacement thus far?

No additional cost to replace these vehicles. There is no special budget for compliance - the MPS fleet costs are published annually.

Q4 - Based on current planning, how many non-ULEZ compliant vehicles is the MPS planning on replacing?

We will not replace the historical fleet but all operational non-ULEZ compliant vehicles will be replaced.

Q4a - What is the current estimated cost of the current non-ULEZ compliant replacement plan?

There is no special budget for replacing operational non-ULEZ compliant vehicles - the MPS fleet replacement cost are published annually.