Call for additional car insurance rebates due to Covid impact on driving levels

The relaxation of restrictions during summer 2020 saw traffic volumes return to almost normal levels but subsequent lockdowns saw the number of cars on the road fall significantly again. Picture: Denis Minihane

Motorists should receive additional insurance rebates to reflect reduced driving levels as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) has said.

Data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows the volume of cars on the roads last year was more than 70% lower than in 2019, when restrictions were most stringent between April and May.