BVRLA paper champions mobility credit scrappage scheme

The BVRLA has released a policy paper outlining how a mobility credits scheme could incentivise more sustainable journeys involving public, shared and active transport.

The association's policy paper suggests how such a scheme could be used in conjunction with new technologies such as integrated Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms.

The Mobility Credits Scrappage Scheme policy paper makes the case for a nationally funded, locally targeted vehicle scrappage scheme that offers a mobility credit in exchange for a household scrapping its older, polluting vehicle. This credit can be spent on more sustainable ‘pay-as-you-go’ private and public transport modes, including car and bike hire, car clubs, trams, buses and trains.

As well as reducing emissions, this scheme advances the shift away from private car ownership and increases the availability of roadspace in crowded urban areas.

The BVRLA and its members are already engaging with local and national policymakers to set out the role they can play in delivering the benefits promised by new mobility technologies and businesses models.

BVRLA director of external relations Toby Poston said: "BVRLA members area already delivering the future of urban mobility by providing clean, flexible and affordable mobility to local businesses and residents in London, Birmingham, Manchester and every other major town and city across the UK.

"Their services integrate with other modes of transport and can play a vital role in tackling the challenges facing urban policymakers, whether it is reducing congestion and the threat of terrorism or improving air quality and road safety."