The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) was enforced by Bradford Council on September 26, 2022 and was designed to improve air quality in areas where the quality is worst and impacts people's health the most.
Paul Conway, from Farsley in Leeds, is the owner of a scaffolding company that has been based in Bradford for more than 15 years. Since the introduction of the CAZ, he now has to pay £50 for every day he travels to his yard as his vehicle does not meet emission requirements.
He has tried applying for an exemption but was rejected for various reasons.
Mr Conway told Yorkshire Post photographer Tony Johnson how much the scheme has impacted his business and mental health.
