"Dozens of leading disability charities have urged Rachel Reeves not to cut Motability at Wednesday's Budget as the chancellor reportedly considers axing up to 1bn in tax breaks for the scheme. Leasing around 300,000 vehicles a year to eligible disabled people, Motability has been the topic of intense debate in recent months as some politicians disagree about whether it is provides good value for the taxpayer."
"The reported proposals would see cars leased through the scheme no longer exempt from VAT and insurance premium tax, meaning more claimants would need to make an advance payment for their cars. In an open letter shared with The Independent, disability charity Transport for All and 41 other groups warn that the changes could have dire consequences as it would see disabled people priced out of the scheme."
Dozens of leading disability charities have urged Rachel Reeves not to cut Motability ahead of the Budget as the chancellor considers axing up to £1bn in tax breaks for the scheme. Motability leases around 300,000 vehicles each year to eligible disabled people and currently exempts leased cars from VAT and insurance premium tax. Proposed changes would remove those exemptions, requiring more claimants to make advance payments and potentially adding substantial costs even on the cheapest vehicles. Signatories including Transport for All, Disability Rights UK, Guide Dogs and Whizz Kids warn the measures could price disabled people out and create widespread uncertainty and anxiety among beneficiaries.
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