🚗 Mileage rate changes are finally here — and they matter more than people realise
After 15 years without an update, the UK’s Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) for cars and vans is increasing from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles (effective from April 2026). With rising fuel, insurance and maintenance costs, this uplift is long overdue and will make a real difference for anyone who uses their own vehicle for work.
But here’s something many people still don’t claim…
👥 You can also claim for carrying passengers
If you take colleagues with you on business journeys, you can claim an additional 5p per mile per passenger — tax‑free — as long as the travel is for business purposes and you’re all travelling to the same destination.
It’s a small number that adds up quickly, especially for teams who regularly travel together.
💡 Why this update matters
- More accurate reimbursement for real‑world running costs
- Better support for employees and self‑employed workers
- A chance for employers to modernise outdated mileage policies
- Additional relief for shared travel through the passenger allowance
📌 My takeaway
This isn’t just a rate change — it’s a recognition of how much the cost of driving has shifted. If you or your team rely on personal vehicles for work, now is the time to review policies, update systems, and make sure people are claiming everything they’re entitled to.