More than 800,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.
New figures from the company behind the life-changing Motability Scheme show there are now over 800,000 customers across the UK, including 80,000 living in Scotland. The Motability Scheme, or Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme as it is now known for those in Scotland on Adult Disability Payment or Child Disability Payment , offers an affordable way for disabled people to get around outside more easily.
” Many people who may have had higher rates of qualifying benefits for some time, or new claimants, may not be aware of a £750 payment available to those leasing a vehicle for the first time, which can be used towards a new lease. It's called the New Vehicle Payment for cars and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles and is only available once per customer.
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