The company behind the transformative Motability Scheme has revealed that there are now 815,000 customer
s across the UK who utilise the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme. Both schemes, run by Motability Operations, are identical but go by different names depending on the region. The scheme allows people receiving a disability benefit, with an award for the higher or enhanced rate of the mobility component, to allocate some or all of their payment towards leasing a new car, wheelchair-accessible vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair.
Not only does it help to connect people to the world around them, but it also opens up greater opportunities, with Scheme customers able to work an additional two days a week on average. 'Drivers across the whole of the UK are experiencing rising motoring costs due to rising inflation, insurance and the impact of the shift to electric vehicles. We continue to work hard with manufacturers and partners to provide our customers with value and choice.
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