In a message dated 11/11/04 10:40:14 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< Dear all
Is there anything in the regs that states whether the DSA can fund the
petrol costs for a student with an adapted vehicle to and from uni?
The LEA have offered to pay taxis, but not petrol.
Thanks
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This is the same contentious area we had a while ago. If the student is
incurring costs over and above what his/her neighbour would experience the
additional cost can be claimed. Travelling by personal or public transport would not
be covered. Hence, a taxi costs more that driving one's own car and the student
can claim for the additional cost. The cost of travelling by their own car or
public trtansport should be deducted from the taxi cost.
Students with their own vehicle will in most cases find that the actual cost
of that journey is less than by public transport. This is even more the case
if they have a motability vehicle.
Mick Trott
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