Part of QNR – in the Senedd on 11 December 2019.
The Welsh Government’s legislative powers do not extend to regulating vehicle emissions. However, we support the use of challenging new vehicle standards to reduce emissions. Encouraging a shift from an overreliance on the private car to more sustainable modes of transport, such as walking, cycling and public transport, is a key element of the Welsh Government’s policy approach on this matter. Furthermore, our low-carbon delivery plan 2019 sets out our approach to reducing the carbon footprint of buses, taxis and private-hire vehicles to zero emissions by 2028, alongside increasing the proportion of vehicles that are electric and ultra-low emission.