Motorists To Be Paid 拢3,000 A Year To Give Up Cars

Drivers will be paid up to 拢3,000 per year if they agree to swap their cars for public transport, under Government plans to reduce congestion and air pollution. A Government-funded trial this year will see motorists who give up their cars paid a sum of between 拢2,000 and 拢3,000 every year to spend on public transport, electric car hire and bicycle sharing schemes, the Times has reported. Participants in the scheme will have credit loaded on to a travel card or smartphone app, which they can then spend on various alternative, eco-friendly transport methods. Part of a 拢20 million Government future mobility grant, the project is to be launched in Coventry and then rolled out across the West Midlands Combined Authority - representing 12 councils - and further if it鈥檚 deemed a success. For the duration of the trial period, more than 100 drivers are expected to temporarily give up their cars in to gauge how much funding will be needed to convince people to permanently change their modes of travel. If the scheme is expanded to operate across the UK permanently, it will at first be paid for by the taxpayer, before long-term funding is found from private firms, such as electric car clubs, bus companies and train operators. Data from earlier this year suggests that congestion cost the UK 拢7.9bn in 2018 - an average of 拢1,317 per driver. John Seddon, head of transport and innovation at Coventry city council, told the Times that the trial is 鈥渁 variant of scrappage schemes of the past鈥? Some groups questioned the effectiveness of the scheme, though. Would you be tempted to give up your car in exchange for 拢3000?

Ferrari is recalling 1073 vehicles to replace the passenger-side inflators, which include the 2013 458 Italia and Spider, California, FF, and F12berlinetta. Fiat Chrysler is recalling 317,000 vehicles to replace the passenger-side inflators. Affected are the 2009 Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Durango, and Ram 2500; 2009-2010 Ram 3500/4500/5500; 2009-2011 Dakota; and the 2009-2013 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Jeep Wrangler. Ford, in addition to recalling the 2006 Ranger for both driver and passenger airbag inflators, is recalling the 2009-2010 Edge, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKX, and Lincoln MKZ to replace the passenger-side inflator. The 2013 Mustang also is included. A total of 327,796 vehicles are affected. Honda is recalling 716,671 cars to replace the passenger-side inflator. Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 11,508 vehicles to replace the passenger-side inflators, including the 2009-2010 Range Rover and Jaguar XF. The 2013 XF also is included. Mazda is recalling 71,078 vehicles to replace passenger-side inflators.

Affected are the 2009 B-series; 2009-2010 RX-8, 6 sedan, CX-7, and CX-9; and the 2013 CX-9 and 6 sedan. Mazda is also recalling the 2006 B-series pickup to replace both driver and passenger airbag inflators. The B-series is mechanically identical to the 2006 Ford Ranger that had been involved in at least two fatal airbag ruptures. A total of 160 vehicles are affected. McLaren is recalling 231 vehicles to replace the passenger-side inflators, which include the 2013 MP4-12C. Mercedes-Benz is recalling 132,167 vehicles to replace the passenger-side inflators. Affected are the 2009 C300 and C350 sedan; 2010 C300 and C63 AMG sedan, E-class coupe and convertible, and GLK-class; and the 2013 C-class sedan and coupe, E-class coupe and convertible, GLK-class, and SLS AMG coupe and roadster. Nissan is recalling 52,614 vehicles to replace the passenger-side inflators. The 2009-2012 Versa hatchback and 2011 Versa sedan are affected. We will update this list as soon as new information is available, but you can access NHTSA鈥檚 own running tally of affected vehicles here. For further information about your specific vehicle, go to the manufacturer鈥檚 consumer website or use NHTSA鈥檚 VIN-lookup tool. This story was originally published on October 21, 2014. It has subsequently been updated to reflect the latest findings and official list of affected vehicles.

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