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Taxi subsidy scheme

About the scheme

The taxi subsidy scheme is one of our initiatives which aims to improve the mobility of persons with severe disabilities. The scheme is funded and administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Are you eligible for the taxi subsidy scheme?

To be eligible for membership of the taxi subsidy scheme you must:

be a permanent resident of Queensland
fully meet at least one of the eligibility criteria listed below:

Physical disability requiring dependence on a wheelchair for all mobility outside the home.
Severe ambulatory problem that cannot functionally be improved and restricts walking to an extremely limited distance.
Total loss of vision or severe visual impairment (both eyes).
Severe and uncontrollable epilepsy with seizures involving loss of consciousness.
Intellectual impairment or dementia resulting in the need to be accompanied by another person at all times for travel on public transport.
Severe emotional and/or behaviour disorders with a level of disorganisation resulting in the need to be accompanied by another person at all times for travel on public transport.

Scheme membership is approved for a maximum of five years. All members must reapply for assessment before their current membership expires.

If your disability is of a temporary nature, temporary membership may be granted for a period of 6–12 months. After this time has elapsed, you must reapply if you wish to extend your membership.

How to apply for membership

If you think you may be eligible you must:

complete Part A of the Taxi Subsidy Application Form
provide two passport size photographs
visit your doctor or specialist and have them complete Part B of the application
mail the completed application with the photographs to the Taxi Subsidy Unit, Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Your eligibility will be assessed by Queensland Health, or their agent. The Department of Transport and Main Roads will notify by post of the decision, and if you were approved information about how the Scheme works will be included.

If approved to membership of the Scheme you will receive your Taxi Subsidy Scheme electronic membership card a few days after you receive your letter from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

For more information, please contact the Taxi Subsidy Unit.

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Last updated 30 December 2009