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Motability Scheme: Rural Areas

Answer

Responsibility for the terms and administration of the Scheme (including the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme in Scotland) sits with Motability Foundation and its Board of Governors. Department officials and Motability meet regularly to review the Scheme and how it operates to ensure it meets the needs of disabled people.

Motability have announced that in Scotland from 1 September, customers who need significantly more travel than the standard mileage allowance for essential healthcare, education or employment journeys may be eligible for additional mileage support. Customers must demonstrate they require more than 3,000 miles a year for these purposes, with support applied to approved miles above that threshold through reduced excess mileage charges, while leisure and holiday travel is excluded. Support can be requested when ordering a vehicle or during a lease, with eligibility assessed based on individual circumstances and supporting evidence.

To support customers living in rural areas which can mean travelling further to access everyday services, Motability will add up to 3,000 additional miles per year onto the lease for certain customers. Using the Governments' data on rural isolation to identify areas with limited access to essential services, they will identify those eligible for this support. Eligible customers will be contacted directly and the additional 3,000 miles will be applied automatically.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

31516

Session

2026-27

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Motability scheme Rural areas

Link

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