 The Mayor of London has widened the Ulez scrappage scheme in an attempt to ease the financial impact on Londoners. Sadiq Khan said everyone living in the city who owns a polluting car facing charges under Ulez will now be able to receive a grant of up to £2,000 to support an upgrade. It comes after the controversial scheme was blamed for Labour's narrow loss in the by-election for Boris Johnson's former seat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip last month. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had asked Mr Khan to reflect on how the Ulez expansion to all London boroughs was being carried out. Despite the expansion, Mr Khan said he is 'not prepared to step back, delay or water down vital green policies like Ulez' which will 'save lives, protect children's lungs and fight the climate crisis'. He's made the change after listening to the unease among residents in the capital amid a crippling cost of living crisis. While previously only child benefit recipients, low-income and disabled people were eligible for scrappage grants, from August 21 all Londoners with non-Ulez compliant cars or motorcycles can apply. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will make a £2,000 grant available for people in London to upgrade their cars (Picture: Getty) The Labour incumbent in City Hall also announced that small businesses and sole traders can get £21,000 to junk up to three vans, with £27,000 available for charities to replace three minibuses. More support kicking in on Friday includes higher payments for switching to an electric vehicle, for charities with old vans, and for retrofitting an existing vehicle. Grants for replacing wheelchair accessible vehicles will double to £10,000. It comes ahead of the Ulez expansion to beyond the capital's north and south circular roads on August 29. Drivers of vehicles which do not meet minimum emissions standards are charged a £12.50 daily fee for entering the zone. Campaig){kind=link}
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Anyone living in London who owns a car that doesn’t meet the ultra low emission zone requirements will be able to apply for a grant to upgrade their vehicle.
The Mayor of London has widened the Ulez scrappage scheme in an attempt to ease the financial impact on Londoners.
Sadiq Khan said everyone with a polluting car facing charges is eligible for up to £2,000.
It comes after the controversial scheme was blamed for Labour’s narrow loss in the by-election for Boris Johnson’s former seat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip last month.