A series of coordinated attacks by protesters known as 'Blade Runners' have targeted Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) cameras in London. These individuals have been cutting down the cameras, often using power saws. Some attackers have been seen wearing a Michael Myers mask. The cameras are designed to monitor and fine vehicles that do not meet emissions standards. The cameras, manufactured by Siemens, have been criticized for their potential health risks due to high-intensity lasers. The ULEZ system reportedly generates nearly £1 million a day, prompting swift repairs by authorities. Critics argue that the ULEZ is more about revenue generation than public safety, and that it disproportionately affects those who cannot afford newer, compliant vehicles.
Blade Runners continue to disable the ULEZ cameras in London. These cameras are designed to fine people who cannot afford new cars with latest emissions standards. The result is taxing the poor and limiting freedom of movement. https://t.co/fBduLZvQXA
Blade Runners keep cutting down the new ULEZ carbon tracking cameras in London https://t.co/YlA8Ju1G26
Blade Runners keep cutting down the new ULEZ carbon tracking cameras in London: https://t.co/FHzLXNEFkw
ULEZ Blade Runners cut down another three of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) cameras. Heroes or villains? You decide. https://t.co/wnVgahHTSp
ULEZ Blade Runner "retires" another of London's 'Ultra Low Emission Zone' (ULEZ) cameras, in broad daylight. Credit: @Matthardy_BR https://t.co/X5gZAZ8jDx
London: ULEZ Blade Runner in a Michael Myers mask cuts down yet another Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) camera. Credit: @Matthardy_BR https://t.co/kIEmiJirKy
A closer look at a fallen ULEZ camera shows the device is fitted with an array of high-intensity lasers. These cameras, manufactured by Siemens, are a danger to the health of pedestrians and drivers and have no place on our streets. https://t.co/f4nsBWAAFF
ULEZ is a cash machine that brings in almost £1 million a day, so it’s not surprising they rush to fix the cameras. https://t.co/Y8IN4LRIFY
Isn’t it interesting that it takes them 6 months to fix a hole in the road but they can find the time and money to put ULEZ cameras back up the very same day? It was never about your safety. https://t.co/5wwSci3etv
Shocking moment three anti-Ulez 'blade runner' protesters cut down three cameras in co-ordinated power saw attack https://t.co/3wWwiNPiJy https://t.co/TvsgHCq2gh