Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme
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Last updated: Aug 6 2021
Short Description
In 1981 the NSW Government introduced a scheme allowing severely and permanently disabled persons to travel in taxis at concessional rates. Disabilities covered by the Scheme must be permanent: they cannot be improved by further treatment or rehabilitation.
Additional Info
More Details
. Application forms available from TTSS and must be completed by applicant and their doctor.
. Completed form then reviewed by doctor from Department of Transport who decides on eligibility.
. If approved, book of 50 dockets sent entitling recipient to half price taxi fare up to a maximum subsidy of $30 per trip. User pays taxi driver the half fare and completed voucher.
. Central booking line available for those requiring wheelchair taxi
1800 043 187 or 8332 0200
From November 2020 - the TTSS is going digital - transitioning to a digital smart card. Maximum subsidy $60.
Price Guide
Central booking line available for those requiring wheelchair taxi 1800 043 187
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis booking 02 8332 0200
Enquiries 131500
Suppliers
Taxi Transport Subsidy SchemeNSW AustraliaSales: 02 8332 0200 WAT Fax: 02 8836 3122 Toll Free: 1800 623 724 Email: ttss@transport.nsw.gov.au Website: http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ttss |
Disclaimer
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