Zero emission zone wins at National Transport Awards show
Published: Monday, 9th October 2023Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council are celebrating after picking up another award for their work on the Oxford zero emission zone (ZEZ) pilot.
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Electric car club pilot scheme puts hire vehicles in car parks across Oxfordshire
Published: Tuesday, 4th April 2023An Oxfordshire wide car sharing pilot scheme is this month making 14 new electric vehicles (EVs) available for people to hire on an hourly or daily basis.
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Successful funding bid set to bring 159 electric buses to Oxfordshire
Published: Tuesday, 29th March 2022A fleet of 159 state of the art electric buses is set to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas after a bid for government funding was approved.
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Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford
Published: Monday, 28th February 2022Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) has started in Oxford today (28 February).
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Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch on 28 February 2022
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in Oxford on 28 February 2022.
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Apply for a discount or exemption for Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot
Published: Monday, 13th December 2021Registrations are now open for eligible vehicle users to apply for a discount or exemption for Oxford's Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot.
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ZEZ pilot to launch in February 2022
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot is set to launch in Oxford in February 2022, with the registration system for exemptions and discounts going live in December 2021.
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Statement on ZEZ pilot
Published: Thursday, 8th July 2021Joint statement from Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council on the Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot.
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Covered Market traders take delivery of two electric cargo bikes ahead of ZEZ Pilot
Published: Wednesday, 16th June 2021Oxford’s Covered Market has taken delivery of its first two electric cargo bikes as part of the almost £200,000 of Government funded trial to new zero emission delivery methods.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot approved for August launch by Oxfordshire County Council's Cabinet
Published: Tuesday, 16th March 2021Oxford’s proposed Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot has now been formally approved by Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet for launch in August.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot supported by City Council Cabinet
Published: Thursday, 11th March 2021Oxford is moving closer to the introduction of Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), after Oxford City Council has supported the introduction of the ZEZ Pilot.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot set for approval following final round of public consultation
Published: Thursday, 4th March 2021Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone Pilot is set for approval, after further improvements were made following a final round of public consultation.
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Time is running out to give your views on the Oxford Zero Emission Zone pilot
Published: Thursday, 7th January 2021Time is running out for residents of Oxford and beyond to submit their views on plans for a road charging scheme for cleaner and greener city under a current consultation, which closes on 17 January.
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Zero Emission Zone Pilot proposal out for final consultation
Published: Thursday, 19th November 2020The final consultation for the proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) Pilot will open from Friday 20 November until midnight on Sunday 17 January 2021.
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Oxford to trial all-electric refuse collection vehicle to further zero emissions ambitions
Published: Tuesday, 21st July 2020Oxford is to trial its first all-electric refuse collection vehicle.
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Updates to emission standards for Hackney Carriages and timeline for buses for the Oxford Zero Emission Zone following coronavirus pandemic
Published: Friday, 1st May 2020Oxford City and Oxfordshire County Councils have updated the emission standards for Hackney Carriage taxis in Oxford and the timeline for buses to be compliant in the Oxford Zero Emission Zone.
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Councils Statement on Proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone and Connecting Oxford
Published: Friday, 20th March 2020Councils Statement on Proposed Oxford Zero Emission Zone and Connecting Oxford
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Oxford’s first electric open-top double decker bus has arrived
Published: Monday, 9th March 2020The first electric open-top double decker bus has arrived in Oxford – assisting in the reduction of toxic air pollution in the city ahead of the Oxford Zero Emission Zone.
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Formal consultation on Red Zone of Oxford Zero Emission Zone opens
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have launched the final, formal consultation for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), due to be introduced in December 2020.
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January consultation shows Oxford residents prepared to change behaviour for Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Wednesday, 4th March 2020A majority of Oxford residents are prepared to change their driving behaviours to Oxford city centre for the Oxford Zero Emission Zone, results from the January 2020 informal consultation has revealed
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Councils receive 900 responses to final draft proposals for Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Friday, 7th February 2020Around 900 individuals, businesses and organisations across Oxford and Oxfordshire have responded to a consultation on the final draft proposals for the Oxford Zero Emission Zone.
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Last chance to take part in Oxford Zero Emission Zone consultation
Published: Wednesday, 29th January 2020Residents and businesses in Oxford and Oxfordshire have less than a week remaining to share their views on proposals for cleaner air and reduced health risks in Oxford.
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City Centre businesses to have their say on Zero Emission Zone proposals
Published: Friday, 10th January 2020Oxford city centre businesses are being invited to ask questions and share their views on proposals for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) at a forum later this month.
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Final draft proposals published in countdown to Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Tuesday, 7th January 2020Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published final draft proposals for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), to be introduced later this year.
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Oxford gets its first electric private hire car
Published: Friday, 5th July 2019Oxford City Council has licensed its first fully electric private hire vehicle, thanks to the initiative of the McDermott brothers.
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LEVC selects Oxford Direct Services for servicing of the world’s first purpose built electric black cab
Published: Wednesday, 23rd January 2019Oxford Direct Services (ODS), the commercial arm of Oxford City Council, has been approved as an authorised service dealer for the world’s first purpose built electric taxi - the TX.
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Plans for Zero Emission Zone in Oxford move ahead in the journey to zero emissions
Published: Wednesday, 16th January 2019Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published updated proposals for a Zero Emission Zone in the city centre.
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More than 750 have their say on Zero Emission Zone proposals
Published: Thursday, 30th November 2017More than 750 individuals and businesses have completed a consultation on proposals to introduce a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford.
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City and County Councils propose historic reduction in Oxford’s air pollution with world’s first Zero Emission Zone
Published: Wednesday, 11th October 2017Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have put forward joint proposals to introduce a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford city centre that would see historic reductions in air pollution.
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Study launched into Oxford Zero Emission Zone
Published: Friday, 10th March 2017A study has been launched to investigate options for introducing a Zero Emission Zone in Oxford from 2020.