"It is a completely unacceptable situation," Lars Stromgren, the city's vice-mayor for transport and urban environment, said in a statement.The area is located in the heart of Stockholm's shopping district and bustling with eateries and office buildings.
The ban, which will go into force on 31 December 2024, is being introduced"in an area with a lot of pedestrians and cyclists, where the air quality needs to be better," Mr Stromgren said. "This is also a part of the city where we see that there is a lot of interest in a faster electrification, with actors that can spearhead the transition," he said."Electric vehicles also contribute to lower emissions and less noise, which means more deliveries can take place at night.The measure is a first step, with plans for the ban to be extended at a later date.