Thousands of people have applied for financial support ahead of the launch of the Clean Air Zone, the council has said. Earlier this month, it was announced that the scheme has once again been delayed and will now be launching towards the end of the year.
The Clean Air Zone was initially due to come into force in October last year, but has faced repeated delays and recently was expected to be launched this September. However, it appears that will not be the case anymore and Mayor Marvin Rees said that the latest launch delay was down to a “national issue with bus lanes”.
As part of the CAZ, residents and businesses will be able to get grants and loans to change their vehicles, with the maximum grant for cars being £1,500 and for vans being £4,500. Bristol City Council has now said it has received more than 3,800 applications for financial support.
