Access to Work + Motability Car

Twrigglesworth

Hello all,

I have a current problem with my new claim my access to work taxis for my new job, due to me having access to a motability car - the access to work claim has been rejected.

I've had the car for 2 years and successful access to work claims for 3 jobs during then but when I spoke with the person who was taking my details for DWP, she spoke as if I was not meant to have both so rejected my taxis.

The motability car has always been for my domestic/social life whereas the Access to Work taxis have always been to and from work. The way that my phone call with DWP went, I got the feeling that it was one or the other. They expected my partner who comes and gets me from work when I have epileptic seizures, to drive me to and from work in the motability car which isn't practice as she isn't available.

I received the official rejection letter and plan to challenge it as it's never been a problem having both until now for some reason. Is what I have OK to have or is this against the rules and I've never known?

Darking

@Twrigglesworth Rather than relying solely on having received support before, focus your challenge on the DWP’s obligation to consider your individual circumstances and why you need taxis. Two points could strengthen your case. Is the Motability car registered for you but driven by your partner when you accompany them, or do you drive it yourself? Do you need taxis because your disability prevents you from driving, or because neither the car nor your partner is available for your journeys to work?