{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/780031.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":780031,"attributes":{"action":"STOP MOTABILITY ALLOWANCE CHANGES","background":"For many disabled people, a Motability vehicle is not a luxury but an essential means of maintaining independence. The allowance reduction stops people investing in simple pleasures every one else enjoys.","additional_details":"These changes could lead to:\r\n\r\nIncreased financial pressure on people already living on fixed incomes or disability benefits. \r\nDifficult choices about whether they can afford a more suitable vehicle.\r\n\r\nReduced ability to travel for hospital appointments, employment, education, caring responsibilities and social activities if they are concerned about exceeding mileage limits.\r\n\r\nGreater risk of isolation, particularly for people in rural areas where public transport is limited.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2026-08-19T16:20:56.271Z","updated_at":"2026-09-14T16:49:56.556Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-14T16:49:55.310Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-19T16:57:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"We already have an open petition which relates to the change to this allowance, and calls for it to be restored to what it was before.  You may wish to sign that petition: \r\n\r\nMotability to maintain higher mileage options for disabled people\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765906"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}