Living in London? You might be able to take advantage of a new £25 million scrappage scheme to purchase a new car.
Launched by London mayor Sadiq Khan as part of a larger strategy to cut the capital’s CO2 pollution, Londoners who are disabled or are on a low income will be able to receive up to £2,000 off the purchase of a new car when trading in an old car.
It’s not restricted to just cars, though. Those with an old motorbike or moped can also receive up to £1,000 as part of the scheme.
On top of the monetary boost, those eligible for the scheme will also be able to take advantage of a number of benefits — including a year’s free membership of Santander Cycles for all journeys up to 30 minutes.
Khan said: “Air pollution is a national health crisis that is stunting the lung development of our children and leading to thousands of premature deaths. City leaders across the world are united in raising the alarm about the dangers posed by poor air quality.
“Here in London with our bold plans we have already cut pollution by a third in central London where we have implemented the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone and worked tirelessly to clean up the bus and taxi fleet.
“Despite the lack of Government support, our car and motorcycle scrappage scheme will enable low-income and disabled Londoners to scrap their older, polluting vehicles and switch to cleaner versions.”
Those wishing to apply for the scheme should visit http://tfl.gov.uk/car-motorcycle-scrappage. Individuals eligible for the £25 million scheme need to be in receipt of one or more of the following means-tested benefits:
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Working Tax Credit
And/or applicants in receipt of one or more of the following non means-tested disability benefits:
- Personal Independence Payment
- Disability Living Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
- Carers’ Allowance
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
- Constant Attendance Allowance
The applicant must also reside within the Greater London Authority boundary.
