Motability DWP update issued after 'mileage allowance halved'
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The Motability scheme has halved its annual mileage allowance for disabled drivers, sparking concerns about the impact on rural communities. The charity has also introduced new telematics technology to monitor driving behavior.
The Department for Work and Pensions has responded to concerns over Motability's decision to halve the annual mileage allowance for disabled drivers. The allowance has been reduced from 20,000 to 10,000 miles, with an excess charge of 25p per mile thereafter. The change is expected to affect 25% of Motability users. Motability has introduced new telematics technology to monitor driving behavior, which will track speed, braking patterns, and mobile phone usage. Drivers with four 'red' assessments within 12 months risk being removed from the scheme. The changes apply only to new leases, and Motability has stated that 75% of customers already use fewer miles than the new allowance.
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