Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 5hOn the same day diesel hit £2 a litre for the first time, we took 50+ cargo bikes onto the streets of London for the seventh Cargo Bike Cruise. While diesel vans are getting more expensive to run, cargo bikes are becoming a practical and cheaper option for more and more businesses. 28625
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I've made a Starter Pack of people and organisations pushing for sustainable transport in London - who have I missed!? go.bsky.app/R2Scca8go.bsky.appLondon Sustainable Transport CampaignersJoin the conversation 000
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/09/2026London has too many diesel vans on our streets. 100,761 diesel vans were registered by businesses at the end of 2025, compared with just 5,582 electric vans. I’ve written for @lcefuk.bsky.social about how a zero-emission freight zone could help turn this around, building on the Dutch success.lcef.co.ukIt's time for a zero emission zone for freight in London | Blog | Labour Climate and Environment Forum 073
Reposted by Zak BondLabour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Diesel vans are now the single largest transport source of NOx pollution in central London - with 18 diesel vans for every 1 electric van on the road. @zakbond.bsky.social from @cleancitiescampaign.org argues it’s time for a Zero Emission Zone for Freight. Link: buff.ly/MUcxG6k 094
Reposted by Zak BondClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 18/08/2026The greening of urban logistics in the Netherlands is accelerating! 🚚 The Netherlands started 2025 with 14 municipal zero-emission zones (ZEZ). Since then, that number has grown to 20 - and the momentum isn’t slowing down 📈 143
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 14/08/2026“The switch to EVs is the single biggest contributor to cutting UK carbon pollution in the next decade, according to the government’s Climate Change Committee.” Yet Andy Burnham wants to consider slowing the transition away from petrol and diesel?! Whilst literal houses are on fire... Madness.theguardian.comAndy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targetsPossible cut from 80% down to as little as 50% could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions and comes amid UK heatwaves 041
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 20/07/2026ICYMI: Diesel vans registered by businesses in London have hit a record high — topping 100,000 for the first time. Meanwhile, electric van uptake remains far too slow, leaving diesel vans as the main transport source of toxic NOx air pollution. 172
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 16/07/2026How do you prepare a city for the EV transition without filling every street with charge points? That's the question we've been exploring at Clean Cities. Today we've published Taking Charge, our new report on EV charging in London, Paris, Madrid and Warsaw. 🧵 120
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Really enjoyed attending @uk100.org's Breathing Life: A Decade of Local Air Quality Ambition this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends across local government, reflect on how far we've come on clean air over the past decade, and discuss the challenges still ahead. 110
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Proud to have organised and hosted The Future of Urban Freight: London and Beyond during #LondonClimateActionWeek with our partners at the Sustainable Urban Freight Association. A great discussion bringing together policymakers, industry and civil society to explore the future of urban logistics. 211
Reposted by Zak BondWill Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 23/06/2026Despite London’s great progress, there's still much to do. We're seeing a much slower electrification of vans in the UK compared with our European neighbours. Just 10% of UK van sales are electric, compared with 78% of new vans in the Netherlands. 52912
Reposted by Zak BondWill Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 23/06/2026I was delighted to open @cleancitiescampaign.org’s Future of Urban Freight Conference #LCAW2026 Working with business, London is making good progress in making freight & servicing operations cleaner, safer & more sustainable. I talked about EV charging, DVS, cargo bike growth & clean air. 1114
Reposted by Zak BondProf. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 20/06/2026🚨 New research by us! 📣 Most British drivers don't know how dangerous SUVs are to other road users, but adding information to SUV marketing materials seems to do almost nothing to change people's plans to buy SUVs Here's a 🧵 on why harder action is going to be needed 1/10 63867418
Reposted by Zak BondImpact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 20/06/2026As the number of diesel vans in the city grows, campaigners are calling for zero emission zones: www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/…mylondon.newsLondon 'needs zero emission zones to crack down on diesel vans'Exclusive: A dozen campaign groups have signed a joint letter calling for London to follow the Netherlands' example 144
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Action to get diesel vans off our streets has not just stalled; it is going in reverse. Crossing the 100,000 mark for company-owned diesel vans should be a wake-up call for London. Time for action Sir Sadiq! @london.gov.uk www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...standard.co.ukLondon needs Dutch-style zero emissions zone to curb diesel van use, Sadiq Khan toldDiesel van registrations by companies in London surpassed 100,000 for the first time on record at the end of 2025 011
Reposted by Zak BondDave Comeau @davidajcomeau.bsky.social · 11/06/2026London could follow the Dutch example of zero emission zones to crack down on commercial diesel vans, which are actually on the rise. City Hall is considering it and campaigners are calling for it. Kumail Jaffer reports www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...mylondon.newsLondon 'needs zero emission zones to crack down on diesel vans'Exclusive: A dozen campaign groups have signed a joint letter calling for London to follow the Netherlands' example 002
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 11/06/2026For the first time ever, more than 100,000 diesel vans have been registered by businesses on the capital’s streets, and diesel vans are now the largest transport source of NOx pollution in inner and central London. 1/ 131
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Happy to say that @willnorman.co.uk, @london.gov.uk's Walking and Cycling Commissioner, will be giving the keynote at @cleancitiescampaign.org's Future of Urban Freight conference at London Climate Action Week. If you haven't signed up yet, we've got just a few spaces left! luma.com/3moyikouluma.comFuture of Urban Freight: London and Beyond · LumaFuture of Urban Freight: London and Beyond (Conference and Exhibition) Clean Cities in association with the Sustainable Urban Freight Association (SUFA) are… 020
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I’m at the the Logistics UK (@logisticsuk.bsky.social) conference today, and two ministers and one shadow Secretary of State have spoken. It was very good to hear Kier Mather MP frame decarbonisation and energy security as opportunities to build a stronger future freight sector. But then… 1/ 110
Reposted by Zak BondT&E UK @transenvuk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026🚗⚡ £50 a month saved AND protection from oil price shocks. New analysis shows UK petrol drivers are around 4x more exposed to energy price volatility than EV drivers. 174
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Hackney Greens have committed to many asks of the Electrify London manifesto, and I am looking forward to seeing them deliver action on: - Helping local businesses adopt e-cargo bikes - A borough-wide master plan for electric vehicle charging - Expanding a system of car-share clubs 051
Reposted by Zak BondClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 07/05/2026We’re excited to be hosting the Curious Cities Assembly 2026! 🌟 On 24-25 June in London, we will bring together elected leaders, advocates and experts focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis. cleancitiescampaign.org/curious-citi...cleancitiescampaign.orgJoin us for the Curious Cities Assembly 2026Curious Cities Assembly 2026 is a new gathering focused on making cities safer, healthier and more liveable, while tackling the climate crisis. 153
Reposted by Zak BondClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 27/04/2026London has committed to eliminating all road deaths and serious injuries by 2041 - but #carspreading is putting that at risk 🚗 ⬆️ Around a third of cars on London’s roads are now larger SUVs, making streets more dangerous, especially for children. 13617
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Vans are now the biggest source of road air pollution in central London—and lagging behind cars on decarbonisation. With elections coming up, candidates should act: 1) Use kerbside space for electric-only loading & cargo bike parking 2) Back e-cargo bikes with trials, subsidies & hire schemes. 040
Reposted by Zak BondClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 01/04/2026🚗 Car clubs are a key part of London’s decarbonised transport future - but are boroughs doing enough to support them? Our campaigner @zakbond.bsky.social sat down with the CEO of CoMoUK to talk about why incoming councillors should prioritise car clubs, and how they can help them thrive. 122
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Car clubs are a key part of London's decarbonised transport future - but what more can London boroughs do to support their expansion? I sat down with CoMoUK's CEO to discuss why incoming councillors should prioritise car clubs, and what they can do to support them. #ElectrifyLondon 010
Reposted by Zak BondMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Clean Cities' new research has found that car club parking tariffs in many London boroughs exceed the cost of private car permits. This should be the other way around - people need affordable, convenient alternatives if they're to move away from the private car. #AirPollution #ZeroEmissionairqualitynews.comCouncil parking changes may have forced Zipcar out of London - AirQualityNewsHigh parking charges imposed by some London boroughs may have contributed to car club operator Zipcar’s decision to leave the UK market at the start of the year, a coalition of environmental… 0115
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Our new research shows high parking charges may have contributed to Zipcar’s UK exit. In London, car club parking fees far exceed private car parking costs, with the highest tariff over £2,300. I think it's time for boroughs to remove or reduce car club parking fees to support car club renewal.cleancitiescampaign.orgCouncil car club parking charges in London may have contributed to Zipcar exitResearch commissioned by Clean Cities found that car club parking tariffs far exceeded the price for parking a private car. 120
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 13/03/2026SUVs are far more dangerous and their numbers have increased tenfold in London in 20 years from about 80,000 SUVs in 2002 to 800,000 SUVs in 2023. So it’s great to see Sadiq @london.gov.uk starting to action to get these horrid tanks off our streets! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukLondon's SUV drivers could face new charges if plans go aheadThe plan is part the mayor's strategy to stop death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041. 120
Reposted by Zak BondMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 04/03/2026⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡ Road transport causes 28% of the city's CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx. This is a major health and climate issue. EVs aren't the whole answer - but we do need local parties to make switching to them easier. Take action via @cleancitiescampaign.org 👇 .cleancitiescampaign.orgIt’s time to Electrify LondonWe’re campaigning in three key policy areas where we believe boroughs can make significant progress towards Electrifying London 086
Reposted by Zak BondOliver Lord @olord.bsky.social · 19/02/2026You’d think London’s roads calm down after work - but after 6pm the West End turns into Wild West, with no congestion charge and few parking controls. @cleancitiescampaign.org analysis shows dramatic increase of cars entering central London in evening 6-7pm (56%+) compared to morning 8-9am... 1/9 13620
Reposted by Zak BondClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 18/02/2026⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡ Road transport causes 28% of the city's CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx - a major health and climate issue. We need local political parties to make switching to electric vehicles easier for all. Ask for action! 👇 cleancitiescampaign.eaction.org.uk/electrify-lo... 041
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 07/02/2026“Most of the air pollution I was breathing in came from traffic – billowing invisibly out of exhaust pipes.” www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukI inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my bodyBBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us. 011
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Congrats to the Assembly for this interesting discussion at City Hall this morning. I spoke about how starting to get diesel out of our city, through hybrid taxis, ULEZ & bus electrification has been a big win. Much more to do to clean up diesel vans though, with electrification of vans lagging! 011
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Thanks to Leader of Lambeth @clairekholland.bsky.social for welcoming me, alongside @impurbanhealth.bsky.social and @solveschoolrun.bsky.social, to speak her cabinet about Lambeth’s new Air Quality Action Plan today! @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social 021
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 27/01/2026⚠️Registrations of the most commonly-sold pick-up trucks have nearly doubled in just over a decade! 📈Our new analysis has found a major increase in the number of large, US-style pick-up trucks on UK roads over the past decade - with serious implications for pedestrian safety, particularly children.theguardian.comNumber of US-style ‘battering ram’ pickup trucks on UK roads has nearly doubled in a decadeExclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones 3148
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 26/01/2026@cleancitiescampaign.org is recruiting for an Executive Programme Manager! This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s leading urban mobility organisation, making cities cleaner, healthier, and more liveable. Closing date is 15 February 2026. #greenjobs #climatejobscleancitiescampaign.orgVacancy: Executive Programme ManagerWe're seeking a highly organised, strategic, and tech-forward Executive Programme Manager. 000
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 16/01/2026⚡ This week we launched #ElectrifyLondon, a call for all London candidates this May to raise their ambition on cleaning up our roads. Road transport is one of London’s biggest climate and air quality challenges: 28% of CO₂ emissions and 42% of NOx, with serious impacts on health and net zero goals. 1136
Reposted by Zak BondClean Cities @cleancitiescampaign.org · 14/01/2026⚡ It’s time to Electrify London ⚡ On 7 May 2026, 1800+ borough councillors will be elected, responsible for 95% of London’s roads & kerbsides. We’re launching Electrify London to push them to be bolder on the transition to cleaner, greener electric vehicles. cleancitiescampaign.org/electrify-lo...cleancitiescampaign.orgIt’s time to Electrify LondonWe’re campaigning in three key policy areas where we believe boroughs can make significant progress towards Electrifying London 172
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Southwark council is waiving parking fees for car clubs. This is a *very* welcome first step from @jamesmcash.bsky.social and is the start of building a policy environment that supports car clubs in London. We now need all boroughs to follow Southwark’s lead. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...standard.co.ukZipcar offered free parking permits as London borough mounts bid to save car clubSouthwark offers firm use of about 200 parking bays and calls on other boroughs to offer similar incentives 053
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 16/12/2025So lovely to attend the Mayor of London’s annual carol service in Southwark Cathedral last night, with its overarching message of diversity and openness. ❤️🎄@london.gov.uk 020
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Good to see @londonassembly.bsky.social organising an urgent session on Zipcar's closure! 010
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Pleased to have a letter published in the Financial Times on Friday, responding to Zipcar’s withdrawal from the UK and what it means for London’s transport and climate ambitions. www.ft.com/content/17d0... 030
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Zipcar UK is closing down. The loss of London’s major car-sharing operator, with a large EV fleet, is deeply concerning. The boroughs, @metecoban92.bsky.social, @sebdance.bsky.social & @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social need to do more to support this industry, or net zero is going to be further away. 010
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Govt finally tightening PM2.5 limits from 20→10µg/m³! Huge credit to @mumsforlungs.bsky.social, @clientearth.bsky.social, my old home @asthmaandlung.org.uk and many others for years of pushing. Great to see DEFRA act at last. Next stop, alignment with the WHO! www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comWood-burning stoves could face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment planExclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding 291
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 13/11/2025⚡📮Nice work @royal-mail.bsky.social, who have just announced the launch of a new fleet of over 100 micro electric vehicles, replacing 52 vans. Better for the climate and for deliveries. This is exactly the kind of move we need to see for cities free of diesel vans! #ElectrifyLondon 1523943
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 13/11/2025The Mayor has made changes to the Congestion Charge. Pleased to see the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will continue to incentivise the uptake of greener electric vans, but small businesses and charities need more support to go electric, not new charges. #ElectrifyLondon 051
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Last week I spent an inspiring 5 days with my @cleancitiescampaign.org colleagues from across Europe. My main takeaway - my colleagues are cooler than yours ❤️ 020
Zak Bond @zakbond.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Great to see this example of cargo bike hire in action! We need local authorities across London to ramp up the delivery of these scheme to help tackle the rise of diesel vans. #electrifylondon 071
Reposted by Zak Bondpedalandpost.bsky.social @pedalandpost.bsky.social · 21/10/2025🚴⚡️ Great morning at #ElectrifyLondon with @cleancities last week! Freight often gets overlooked in transport talks, yet vans are now London’s biggest polluters. Time to prioritise #CargoBikes, #EVs & smarter logistics for cleaner, safer cities. 🌱 #ZeroEmission #UrbanFreight 021