The hope is that other European cities will follow, creating a demand for low and zero emissions vehicles. Organisers believe that 100 cities would need to take part in order to send a message to vehicle manufacturers that demand will be great enough to justify mass production.
Rhonda Riachi, chairman of Oxford's Health and Environment Committee, said: 'ALTER (Alternative Traffic in Towns) is our chance to make not just a national impact, but an international one too. If we combine the expertise and resources of local government, manufacturers, national government and the European Parliament than we can really make changes.'
Leave a comment for your chance to win £20 of John Lewis vouchers.
Every issue of Fleet News the editor picks his favourite comment from the past two weeks – get involved for your chance to appear in print and win!
Login to comment
Comments
No comments have been made yet.