If you live in the ACT, you may be eligible for
the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) which involves
subsidised accessible taxi trips if you are unable to use public transport due to your disability. For people who require a taxi that caters for
mobility difficulties or disabilities, Wheelchair
Accessible Vehicles are purpose-built vehicles complete with hydraulic lifts to secure
passengers with wheelchairs and scooters safely into the taxi. To book and request an accessible vehicle simply call Zero200 on 02 8332 0200 if
you live in NSW or 13WATS on 13 92 87 if you live in the ACT.
Community buses Community buses are another great option for people with disability. They are run through
councils with the help of friendly volunteers. Community buses are fitted with handrails,
seat belts and are easy to access. People with disability and the elderly are given priority
access to these buses. You may need to call
ahead to get information on the schedule of buses with wheelchair access.
In NSW, community transport services help people who are financially disadvantaged,
isolated, lack public transport, elderly or have
a disability, to access transport to participate in
their community. Head to transportnsw.info and use the ‘local community transport finder’ to find accessible services near you.
If you need to access alternative public transport options within the ACT, the Community
Transport Coordination Centre can provide
assistance with community public transport.
For more information call them on 02 6205 3555 (Monday to Friday 9am-4pm) or visit transport.act.gov.au.
The Flexible Bus Service is available to people who have limited access to public transport
options. The wheelchair accessible fleet is a free service, operating from a basic timetable and
assists by picking up residents from their home
and taking them into their local community. You must meet particular eligibility requirements to
For students with disability who attend public
schools in the ACT and are unable to use public transport or their parent’s vehicles to get to school, you may be eligible for the Special Needs Transport (SNT) program. For more
information contact the Special Needs Transport Coordinator on 02 6205 3555, visit transport.act.gov.au or email
specialneedstransport@act.gov.au Private, local community transport services
are offered by a range of organisations for a
reasonable price. Often these services plan ‘day
trips’ to socialise people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds with a particular focus on
the elderly and people with disabilities. Some examples include Red Cross and a number of councils.
For more information on the transport options available in NSW and the ACT visit
transportnsw.info or transport.act.gov.au
If your disability causes you substantial difficulty in using public transport, you may be eligible for transport funding under Core supports of your NDIS plan
access the Flexible Bus Service. Visit
transport.act.gov.au or call 02 6205 3555 for booking and information queries.
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