Cars to be scrapped under Ulez can be given to Ukraine
The Guardian|March 15, 2024
Motorists scrapping vehicles that do not meet London's Ulez (ultra-low emission zone) standards can donate them to Ukraine from today, when a scheme is launched after a protracted campaign to win the support of the mayor and central government.
Dan Sabbagh
Cars to be scrapped under Ulez can be given to Ukraine

The proposal dates back more than a year, but was initially rejected by the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, on legal grounds, and only reversed after a vigorous lobbying effort which succeeded when it was approved by the transport department.

Car, van and minibus owners living or with a business in the capital can receive a scrappage payment from Transport for London (TfL) - up to £2,000 for a car - or instead offer to donate it to Ukraine for humanitarian and medical purposes.

Vehicle owners have to make an extra application to British-Ukrainian Aid, a charity which is working with TfL. Volunteers will pick up the vehicle and drive it across Europe so it can be used in relief efforts.

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