The Mayor of London has launched a new scrappage scheme to help eligible Londoners on certain low income or disability benefits scrap polluting cars, motorcycles and wheelchair accessible vehicles to prepare for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone from 29 August 2023.
How to apply
To apply, you must live within one of the 32 London boroughs or the City of London and receive one or more of the following benefits:
You can apply to scrap cars, motorcycles (including mopeds, motorised tricycles and quadricycles) or wheelchair accessible vehicles (cars and vans). There is also an option to retrofit a wheelchair accessible vehicle (vans only).
Available Grants
You can only apply for a grant payment to scrap or retrofit a vehicle that does not meet the ULEZ emissions standards.
Scrap a car - £2,000
Scrap a car - £1,600 plus one adult-rate Annual Bus & Tram Pass
Scrap a car - £1,200 plus two adult-rate Annual Bus & Tram Passes
Scrap a motorcycle - £1,000
Scrap a motorcycle - £600 plus one adult-rate Annual Bus & Tram Pass
Scrap a motorcycle - £200 plus two adult-rate Annual Bus & Tram Passes
Scrap a wheelchair accessible vehicle (car or van) - £5,000
Retrofit a wheelchair accessible vehicle (van only) - £5,000