Motability Scheme: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to lease a car, scooter, or powered wheelchair by using your mobility benefits through the Motability Scheme.
The Motability Scheme is a way for people with specific disabilities to access essential transport by using their government-provided mobility benefits.
Who it's for
To qualify for this scheme, you must be a recipient of higher rate mobility benefits. This benefit is designed to help with the extra costs that come with living with a disability. If you receive these specific payments, you can look into using them to secure your own transport.
What you get
The scheme provides flexibility in how you choose to get around. You can use your benefits to lease a car, which can help make commuting or running errands much easier. If a car is not the right fit for your specific needs, you also have the option to lease a scooter or a powered wheelchair through the scheme.
What it costs you
There is no direct cash payment required from your own savings to join the scheme. Instead, the cost is covered by an exchange of your mobility allowance. You essentially trade the cash value of that specific government allowance to pay for the lease of your chosen vehicle or mobility aid.
The catch to know
It is important to understand the intended use of the transport provided. The vehicle, scooter, or wheelchair must be used for the benefit of the disabled person. This means the primary purpose of the transport is to assist the person who qualifies for the benefit.
How to apply
- Confirm that you are currently receiving higher rate mobility benefits.
- Visit the official Motability website to explore the different transport options available.
- Select the vehicle or mobility aid that best suits your daily requirements.
- Follow the official instructions on the portal to exchange your allowance for your chosen lease.