The mobility allowance for people with disabilities is being halved. Instead of 697 euros last year, only 335 euros will be paid out in 2025, the Ministry of Social Affairs confirmed a corresponding report in the "Kurier" on Monday. Normally, the travel cost contribution should have been valorized and thus increased to around 720 euros. The step is justified by the current budget situation.

Mobility Allowance for People with Disabilities Halved

The mobility allowance is intended for working people with disabilities for whom the use of public transport is unreasonable. The payment is compensation for the additional costs incurred by traveling with their own car. According to the "Kurier", it could be completely abolished in 2027. The purchase of a vehicle is also supported by the Ministry of Social Affairs. However, the climate bonus, which was 290 euros per year for disabled people, has already been eliminated this year. Contrary to original plans, the free annual public transport pass for visually impaired, blind, and deaf people in Vienna remains available.

Representatives for the disabled reacted differently to the "Kurier". Rudolf Kravanja, President of the ÖZIV Federal Association, criticized the measure: "This makes disabled people beggars again, who may have to go looking for donations. But we all want a confident, independent life." Martin Ladstätter from the association "Bizeps" showed understanding for necessary savings and called for a focus "on what is really necessary" such as personal assistance at the workplace, wage subsidies, and training.

(APA/Red)

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