WA, Australia
The Taxi Users' Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) provides taxi travel at a reduced rate for people who have a severe disability that will always prevent them from using a conventional public transport bus service. Who is eligible for a subsidy? To be eligible for a subsidy you must: -be a permanent resident of Western Australia. Proof of residency is required, for example: a copy of a pension card, a driver's licence or a residency visa. If a residency visa is provided please also provide a copy of a recent utility bill; and -have a severe disability that will always prevent you using a conventional public transport bus service; and -The disability is required to be continual and fall within the specified categories of: severe mobility disability; severe vision disability (legal blindness); and severe cognitive/intellectual disability.
Visit supplier >Tablelands Community Transport
NSW, Australia
Shopping scooter available for TCT clients in Armidale CBD for hire 8am-4pm. Located at Crazy Clarks Armidale. Volunteer driver program, shopping buses.
Visit supplier >NT, Australia
Eligible only to high need, aged or people with a disability that have no access to transport. Taxi voucher books are given to selected clients.
Visit supplier >WA, Australia
Taxi User's Subsidy Scheme by application with medical report: Offers 75% subsidy if you travel in your wheelchair, 50% for other disability. Updated February 2008
Visit supplier >NT, Australia
A transport scheme for seniors or people with severe disabilities who are unable to access other forms of transport, to assist them to participate in community activities and enhance their quality of life. Applicants will be assessed.
Visit supplier >WA, Australia
Providing subsidised taxi travel to people who have severe mobility disability, severe vision disability (legal blindness) or severe cognitive/intellectual disability which prevents them from using conventional public transport system. Both parts A and B of the application form to be completed before posting to the Dept of Planning and Infrastucture.
Visit supplier >Taxi Subsidy Scheme - Qld Transport
QLD, Australia
Provide assistance to people a disability. Application forms can be obtained from all Queensland Transport offices. Applications processed in Brisbane.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
To be eligible to participate in the Taxi Subsidy Scheme, a person must have a severe permanent or temporary disability. Eligible person pays half the prescribed fare at the end of their journey + one voucher (maximum subsidy is A$25 per trip).
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
50% subsidy available to people with severe disabilities or people who are blind. May be permanent or temporary.
Visit supplier >Forster/Tuncurry Taxi Service - Mid Coast Hire Cars
NSW, Australia
Service owns an all purpose vehicle with ramp access and high roof to accommodate wheelchair use. They have 9 wheelchair taxis 6 others and 6 hire cars.
Visit supplier >SA, Australia
Transport assistance for people with a disability, including South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS); Plus One Companion Card; and Travel Pass for Person with Vision Impairment
Visit supplier >Newcastle Community Transport Inc.
NSW, Australia
Community Transport group for people with a disability or frail aged. Covers Newcastle LGA only Beresfield to Stockton to Adamstown Heights and all points east of these suburbs out to Wallsend. Group & Individual transport. Assistantance with half-fare taxi's. Transport assistance for people with health problems to access health facilities.
Visit supplier >An IPTASS application for assistance is to be completed with all original receipts included.
Visit supplier >ACT, Australia
Provides assistance with the cost of taxi fares for ACT residents living with disabilities. Eligibility criteria applies. Applicants must be unable to use the public bus service at all times due to their disability.Applicants need to obtain an application form from the scheme, complete the front section (part A), take the form to the doctor for the doctor to complete the back section(part B). Then send the form to the address on the form, with evidence of ACT residency.
Visit supplier >Ministry of Transport (Taxi & Hire Car Bureau)
NSW, Australia
Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme for taxi concessions. All enquiries and applications through the Parramatta office - Newcastle only able to forward forms and medical paperwork - they can't process applications or provide information.
Visit supplier >NT, Australia
A transport option for people with disabilities who are unable to access other forms of transport, to assist them to participate in activities and enhance their quality of life. All applicants will be required to produce a medical assessment form and may be required to be assessed by a relevent allied health professional
Visit supplier >Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS)
NSW, Australia
Provides subsidised transport by taxi to people with severe and permanent disabilities from 5 years onwards. Participants pay half of the metered fare. The Maximum subsidy that can be claimed is $30.00 per trip. Any amount over the $60 metered fare must be incurred by the participant. There is a six week processing time of applications. Participation in the scheme is not means tested, however, applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria. Receipt of an aged, invalid, blind or any other pension will not automatically qualify an individual for participation in the Scheme. Pre-school aged children, regardless of their disability, are ineligible for the Scheme. Application forms and eligibility criteria can be found on the website or by phoning 1800 623 724. From 1 December 2007, drivers of Wheelchair Accessible Taxis will be able to claim $8.47 for each wheelchair passenger they carry. The trial is intended to improve reliability and response times for wheelchair passengers.
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