The controversy arises after the rejection of a motion presented by Vox in the last Plenary Session, which called for "debate, transparency, and justification" regarding the implementation of this measure. The municipal government argued that they were discussing "something that does not exist," dismissing the need for a debate.
However, the Low Emission Zone project, initially approved by the City Council itself, explicitly includes the creation of a SER. This service is justified by its environmental nature, the application of higher fees for polluting vehicles, and its potential to reduce vehicle-kilometers traveled, promoting a change in mobility in Coslada.
“"It is very serious that the City Council justifies the SER for climatic reasons in official documents and, when asked for explanations, refuses to debate it in the Plenary."
Isaac García Narros, spokesperson for Vox in Coslada, emphasized that "in Coslada there is no climate emergency or high pollution episodes that justify an LEZ or an environmentalized SER." He warned that, without a solid basis, the measure becomes a purely revenue-generating practice, increasing the tax burden on residents.
“"We are talking about charging for the use of public space and turning daily mobility into a permanent source of income for the City Council, with a clearly confiscatory effect."
García Narros clarified that Vox does not oppose regulated parking as an abstract tool, but insists that it would only make sense if its design protects residents. He suggests that if the problem is saturation due to external visitors, especially during events at the Metropolitano Stadium, measures should focus on protecting residents, not punishing them with new fees.
Finally, the spokesperson responded to the mayor's statements, who described Vox's stance as an "obsession" with the Low Emission Zone. García Narros affirmed that their role is to scrutinize the Government's actions and defend residents from decisions that imply more restrictions and tax burdens.
