• via The Spectator
The Motability Machine: When Public Service Becomes Private Profit
How a Disability Support Scheme Became a £14 Billion Car Leasing Empire
Lana Hempsall's investigation into Motability reveals a textbook case of institutional mission drift. What began as essential support for severely disabled individuals has morphed into Britain's largest vehicle leasing operation, operating under the protective umbrella of public benefit while generating substantial private returns.