Scrappage scheme

The ULEZ scrappage scheme is helping clear London's air by providing grant payments to successful applicants to scrap or retrofit vehicles that do not meet the emissions standards and switch to cleaner, greener modes of transport. Successful applicants can also choose to donate suitable vehicles to Ukraine, and still receive a grant payment.

Following the success of our last scrappage scheme, which saw the removal of more than 15,000 polluting vehicles from London's roads, this scrappage scheme supports London residents and small businesses (under 50 employees), micro businesses (up to 10 employees), sole traders and charities with a registered address in London. Only eligible applicants with vehicles that do not meet the ULEZ emissions standards will qualify.

Check if your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards now.

Application process

The application process for the scrappage scheme is divided into two sub-schemes, based on vehicle type and applicant:

  • The ULEZ car and motorcycle scrappage scheme is for London residents with cars, motorcycles and wheelchair accessible vehicles that do not meet the ULEZ emissions standards
  • The ULEZ van and minibus scrappage scheme is for sole traders, micro businesses, small businesses or charities with a registered address in London, with vans or minibuses that do not meet the ULEZ emissions standards.

The application process is online, and you will need to upload evidence to prove your identity and eligibility.

This page provides a summary of both sub-schemes. For eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit our scheme pages and see the related terms and conditions.

Vehicles for Ukraine

Successful scrappage scheme applicants can choose to donate suitable vehicles to Ukraine instead of scrapping them, and still receive the grant payment.

British-Ukrainian Aid (a registered charity) will support with the transfer of vehicles to Ukraine to be used for humanitarian purposes.

More information on how to donate your vehicle to Ukraine can be found on our scheme pages. 

Cars, motorcycles and wheelchair accessible vehicles

All London residents can apply for up to £2,000 for scrapping or donating a car or up to £1,000 for scrapping or donating a motorcycle. For wheelchair accessible vehicles there is a payment of £10,000 to scrap or donate, or £6,000 to retrofit to the ULEZ standards.

To qualify for the wheelchair accessible grant payment, the vehicle you apply with must have been converted by mobility experts to allow a disabled person to access the vehicle as the driver or passenger.

Options are also available which include a lower payment plus one or two adult-rate Annual Bus and Tram Passes that are worth more than the payment alone.

You will need to live within one of the 32 London boroughs or the City of London to be eligible for the ULEZ car and motorcycle scrappage scheme. You can only apply with a vehicle that does not meet the ULEZ emissions standards. The vehicle must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to you.

If you are a London resident claiming disability benefits with a nominated driver who lives outside of London, then you can also apply to scrap, donate or retrofit their vehicle.

Find out more about the eligibility criteria, grant payment types and what you need to apply:

Vans and minibuses

Grant payment £6,000 - £11,500

The ULEZ van and minibus scrappage scheme is open to small businesses (under 50 employees), micro businesses (with up to 10 employees), sole traders and registered charities. Your organisation must operate within the 32 boroughs of London or the City of London. You can apply to scrap or donate vans and minibuses, and there are also retrofit options for some vehicle types.

You can only apply for a grant payment with a vehicle that does not meet the ULEZ emissions standards.

Find out more about the eligibility criteria, grant payment types and what you need to apply:

ULEZ support offers

Several organisations are providing offers and promotions to support the scrappage scheme and the Mayor's ambition to improve air quality in London. There are exclusive promotions for successful scrappage scheme applicants as well as offers for all London residents to take advantage of, whether they apply to the scheme or not.

By switching to other more sustainable modes of transport and using the offers, you could save money. You can get money off things like hire and/or subscription services for bikes, cargo bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters. There are also discounts on car clubs with fleets which meet the ULEZ emissions standards, and other great deals.

On average, owning a car in London costs more than you might think. By using a combination of more sustainable transport methods such as cycling, walking, using public transport or car clubs you could save money.

Successful scrappage applicants can unlock several exclusive offers:

Offers for all London residents:

Discounts and exemptions

There are also some discounts, grace periods and exemptions available. Drivers and vehicles may qualify for a temporary discount from the ULEZ, others may be entirely exempt.

London-based small businesses, micro businesses, sole traders and charities can apply for a short-term exemption from the ULEZ daily charge for their current non-compliant vehicle, if they have a new vehicle or retrofit ordered before 29 November 2023.

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