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 >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 >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 >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 >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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