London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a “huge expansion” of his ULEZ scrappage scheme, with an extra £50million ahead of the extension of the zone later this month – meaning every Londoner with a non-compliant car can receive £2,000 towards a replacement.
Coming to a road near you soon: ULEZ is extended to outer London on Aug 29
The Tory Government, which made the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone to most of outer London, including Croydon, one of the conditions of post-covid funding for the capital’s transport, has still to provide a penny towards London’s scrappage scheme.
Following the Mayor’s announcement, the scrappage scheme will now be open to all Londoners with non-compliant cars, who will be able to claim up to £2,000.
ULEZ currently covers the area between the South Circular and North Circular. Vehicles that enter the zone that do not meet emissions standards are subject to a £12.50 daily charge. Official figures suggest around 90per cent of vehicles in outer London are already ULEZ compliant. Continue reading
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