Fury as major loophole in ULEZ scrappage scheme revealed – and it could cost owners of old cars a fortune
LABOUR’S Sadiq Khan wants drivers to spend cash repairing old motors — only to scrap them.
London’s Mayor is offering grants up to £2,000 to those who ditch motors that fail to meet the emissions standards of his £12.50 a day, expanding Ulez scheme.
But only roadworthy vehicles are eligible, meaning drivers may have to fork out to get broken motors fixed before they go in the crusher.
George Morrison, 42, of Ruislip, West London, faces paying £760 to get his 1994 BMW on the road so he can scrap it.
He said: “It’s a crazy situation, absolutely absurd.
“I can’t believe I’m being forced to shell out a fortune fixing it up just to have it crushed days later.
“It seems to run against the ethos of the Ulez scheme.
“This is a much-loved car that has been taxed, insured and MOT’d for years.”
Transport for London said it aims to “get the most polluting vehicles off the roads”.
A spokeswoman added: “As this car is not allowed to be driven on the road as its MOT has expired, it would not achieve the aim of the scheme to pay to scrap a car that cannot be driven.
“Should the vehicle pass an MOT, we would be able to pay a grant payment of up to £2000 to remove the polluting vehicle from the roads.”