Chris Ashley, RHA Policy Lead, Environment and Vehicles, said:

“We’re pleased that Transport for Greater Manchester will invest in cleaner air technologies rather than charge drivers to enter a clean air zone to tackle pollution in the city.

“We’re committed to working with government, local authorities and others on workable solutions to improve air quality which avoid causing financial problems for communities and businesses.

“We’re calling for greater investment in zero-emission infrastructure and an emissions-linked rebate to encourage the uptake of cleaner fuels such as HVO to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels.