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 Queensland Transport.
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
- be affected by one of the following disabilities
- 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 first:
- print a Taxi subsidy application, or
- get an application from your local Queensland Transport customer service centre.
Then:
- complete Part A of the application
- visit a medical practitioner or specialist and have them complete Part B of the application
- mail the completed application to the Taxi Subsidy Unit.
Your eligibility will be assessed by Queensland Health, or their agent, and if approved you will be notified by post. You will be sent information about how the scheme works along with your Taxi Subsidy Scheme membership card and a book of travel vouchers.
If you require more information, please contact the Taxi Subsidy Unit.
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Last updated 12 January 2009
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