With the Ultra Low Emissions Zone more commonly known as ULEZ due to be extended to Brent this year, there is a generous scrappage scheme in place for people on low incomes.
You can apply to the scheme if you receive any of the below entitlements and live in a London Borough
- Universal Credit
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer's Allowance
- Child Tax Credit
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
- Jobseeker's Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- War Pensions Mobility Supplement
- Working Tax Credit
The scheme offers two payments;
- £1,000 to scrap a motorcycle or moped
- £2,000 to scrap a car
The vehicle must not meet the ULEZ emissions standards. The payment can be used to purchase a vehicle which does meet the ULEZ standards.
For details, visit the following link https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/car-and-motorcycle-scrappage-scheme