With just under six weeks to go until the Ultra-Low Emission Zone takes effect in central London, Mayor Sadiq Khan has opened a van scrappage fund to help small businesses and charities who need to upgrade their vehicles.
Options include payments to scrap a non-compliant van or minibus, help with the running costs of a new electric vehicle or a payment to help access rental and sharing schemes across London.
The Government already offers grants to cover the capital cost of electric vans. The Mayor’s scheme has been designed to complement this and is aimed at small businesses with fewer than ten employees as well as registered charities.
BVRLA Chief Executive, Gerry Keaney said, "The Mayor of London’s van scrappage scheme will provide vital and timely assistance for small businesses that need to upgrade their vans ahead of the London ULEZ being introduced on 8 April. London has set an ambitious timeline for its Clean Air Zone and the Mayor has recognised the fact that some businesses will need financial support in upgrading their vehicles.”
