London Mayor Announces Measures To Counter Pollution, Speed Up Disposal Of Old Vehicles

London Mayor Announces Measures to Counter Pollution, Speed Up Disposal of Old Vehicles

London is taking new measures to tackle pollution, namely doubling grants to businesses for the disposal of old vans and providing financial packages to those switching to electric vehicles, City Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Wednesday

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 22nd January, 2020) London is taking new measures to tackle pollution, namely doubling grants to businesses for the disposal of old vans and providing financial packages to those switching to electric vehicles, City Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Wednesday.

The mayor announced that he would double payments to businesses who participate in the van disposal scheme to 7,000 Pounds ($9,100) and provide 9,500 pounds ($12,400) to van owners who would switch to electric vehicles.

"Our dirty air is a national health crisis that contributes to thousands of premature deaths ever year ... I want to ensure there is help for businesses making the switch to cleaner greener vehicles - whether you rely on a van, lorry or coach," Khan said in a press release.

He also stated that financial benefits would be expanded from business with 10 or fewer employees to ones with 50 or less.

Other projects that will get funding include the installation of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging depots, providing fast charging points and providing zero-emission delivery services.