Summary
Recent changes to the UK's Motability scheme, which helps disabled people lease adapted vehicles, have led to concerns among users. The Budget introduced new taxes on the insurance included in a Motability lease and VAT on upfront payments for higher-value cars, causing fear of increased costs and reduced accessibility for disabled individuals.
Key Facts
- The UK Chancellor announced tax changes affecting the Motability scheme.
- Tax will be applied to insurance in a Motability lease and VAT to advanced payments for high-value cars.
- The Motability scheme provides vehicles to eligible disabled individuals, which can be adapted to their needs.
- The number of cars leased through the Motability scheme has increased to 860,000.
- Changes may raise costs, potentially impacting the independence of disabled people.
- Users of the scheme feel judged and express frustration at being misunderstood as living off benefits.
- Concerns are raised that these budget changes will increase costs and reduce accessibility.
- Some critics argue that not all current users should qualify, particularly those with certain mental health conditions.
