FOI request detail

Scrappage Scheme Application for taxis

Request ID: FOI-3524-2324
Date published: 29 January 2024

You asked
Are you able to see how many Taxis have been scrapped under the ulez wheelchair scheme. As I know at least two drivers , so am at a loss why I’ve been declined. Why should taxis be different from any other wheelchair accessible vehicle?

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-FOI-3524-2324

Thank you for your request which we received on 3 January 2024, asking how many taxis have been scrapped under the ULEZ wheelchair scheme.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold the information you require.

Please note, full details, including qualifying criteria of all the scrappage options are available on our website at https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/scrappage-schemes?cid=scrappage-scheme

As of 8 January 2024, a total of 20, vehicles with the make or model listed as being a taxi, have been scrapped under the grant payment option of wheelchair accessible vehicle.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright.

Yours sincerely

Eva Hextall
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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