The Solution
There are many ways Californians can beneficially change their driving habits, thereby lowering carbon emissions, and saving money and fuel. Listed below are incentives for using cleaner vehicles, retiring older cars, sharing vehicles, and switching to public transportation.
Programs
BART/MUNI
Bay Area Rapid Transport (BART) offers reliable transportation between the San Francisco Peninsula and Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other East Bay cities.
Are you a low income individual – or know one - who might be willing to drive your car less in exchange for free BART tickets? Do you or someone you know want to retire your car - and get paid to have it scrapped - in exchange for a no- or low-cost membership in a car rental program? Contact SF Community Power - 415.626.8723
DriveClean DriveClean is an informational web site sponsored by the California Air Resources Board to assist residents in finding the cleanest and most efficient vehicles.
City Car Share
City Car Share is a nonprofit that provides people with access to cars when and where they need them. Members are given an electronic key, which makes getting a car simple. Just reserve online, chose a pick up location, and your key will work for any car. There’s no deposit, no set up cost, and no monthly charge. Members pay a $60 annual fee. Consumer Assistance Program
The Assistance Program provides financial aid to help pay for emissions-related repairs to enable vehicles to pass their smog check inspection; you must be low income to qualify. If you don’t think your vehicle is worth repairing, you can retire it and receive $1,000. To find an approved CAP service station near you visit the Bureau of Automotive Repairs.
Vehicle Buy Back Program Information
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Vehicle Buy Back Program pays $650 for an operating and registered 1987 and older vehicle. To qualify your vehicle must pass its smog check evaluation. To schedule an appointment, or to verify eligibility, call:
1.866.725.9390 For vehicles that don't pass smog check, call: 1.800.952.5210 | 
