17 May 2022

Akina Foundation starts hybrid car lease scheme for low-income families

From Checkpoint, 5:52 pm on 17 May 2022

An e-car leasing trial is gearing up to provide low income families with hybrid vehicles. The government yesterday announced $20 million for a low-emissions vehicle leasing scheme for low-income families.

But charitable foundation Akina is pulling ahead with its own pilot. Chief executive Nicola Nation says it'll be launched next week.

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