Fuel prices fluctuate constantly, but on average, over the years, they have experienced a continued rise and sometimes uncontrolled. And this, even if they have fallen slightly in recent months. But, for this new year, the government has finally announced good news for motorists and employees in general.
2025 transport bonuses: fuel, soft mobility… Good news for motorists
This Friday, December 27, the government announced an increase in aid relating to home-work transport for the year 2025.
So, “on January 1, the ceiling tax exemption for the fuel premium is increased to 300 euros per year. Instead of 200 euros »explained, in a press release, the Ministry of Transport, led by Philippe Tabarot.
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Thus, the employer's coverage of its employees' fuel costs will increase. In fact, it was 200 euros in 2024. For the record, it was increased to 400 euros in 2022 and 2023. And this is due to the increase in the price of hydrocarbons.
The least we can say is that this change represents a significant evolution as part of aid which aims to support the purchasing power of employees in the face of the rising cost of living. However, it should be emphasized that this bonus is not systematic.
The executive still aims for eco-responsible behavior
Furthermore, the government also decided to increase the tax exemption ceiling by 100 euros of the electric vehicle charging bonus. In fact, in 2025 it will increase from 500 euros to 600 euros per year.
Finally, the Ministry of Transport stated that “the tax exemption ceiling for the combination of sustainable mobility package and public transport subscription also increases by 100 euros”. Suit from 800 euros to 900 euros per year. This “sustainable mobility package” is aimed at employees who favor soft mobility. Those who, for example, use a bicycle or travel on foot.
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With this increase, the government aims to promote the eco-responsible behavior. And this, while reducing the cost of subscriptions for public transport users.
However, remember that this transport bonus must be distinguished from travel costs. In fact, travel expenses are professional expenses like meal or accommodation costs. They cover a wider range of expenses that employees make during business trips. For example, when an employee is on mission or traveling on behalf of his employer.
The employer will therefore reimburse him for the costs of his train or plane ticket. But also those for his hotel nights during a business trip, if he presents invoices.
In conclusion, this is good news for motorists at the start of the year. Thanks to these changes, the government intends to boost the purchasing power of the French. And this involves in particular raising the ceiling for tax exemption for the fuel premium.
