Access not yet immediately prohibited
Amsterdam wants the majority of new vehicles to be emission-free in a large part of the city in two years’ time. Passenger cars will remain unaffected for a while, but new vans and taxis, among others, will have to believe it.
From 2025, new taxis, vans and trucks, mopeds and light mopeds and boats must be emission-free in a large part of Amsterdam. With this measure, the capital wants to make the air cleaner and the city healthier and quieter, says alderman Melanie van der Horst (Traffic, transport and air quality) in a letter to the city council. The rule does not apply to passenger cars and it concerns vehicles that will be newly registered as of 2025.
According to the latter condition, you can still drive around in Amsterdam in 2025 with various delivery vans, trucks and mopeds and light mopeds with a fuel engine, as long as they date from before 2025. That sounds crazy, so you actually saddle yourself with the new rules as soon as you want to buy a new vehicle. NH News message that the municipality of Amsterdam wants to give people time to adapt. According to that medium, Van der Horst explains: “I think it is important to offer owners clarity and a perspective for action. The broadest possible support for the packages of measures contributes to accelerating the transition to emission-free mobility.”
The emission-free zones will apply to taxis, vans and trucks within the A10 ring road, to mopeds and light mopeds within built-up areas and to pleasure craft in the central area. According to the municipality, transitional arrangements will be made for existing vehicles and vessels. “Of course, we ask a lot of residents and entrepreneurs. It can cost money, cause inconvenience, or both. That’s why we’re going to help Amsterdammers and entrepreneurs.” For example, there will be exemptions, demolition subsidies and Amsterdammers with a low income will be helped, according to the municipality. “Amsterdam residents with a petrol or diesel vehicle or vessel that falls under the new rules will soon receive a letter.”
Amsterdam already has an environmental zone for passenger cars, vans and lorries, buses, taxis and mopeds and light mopeds. It was previously announced that the capital will no longer allow petrol, LPG and diesel cars in the city in 2030. “But the quality of the air in the city could be much better.” With the measures, the city wants to comply with the recommended air quality values of the WHO, which will apply from 2030.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl