Taxi Subsidy Schemes in Australia
A national overview of taxi subsidy programs across Australia.
Intro
Australia has multiple taxi subsidy schemes, run separately by each state and territory, to help people with disabilities afford taxi fares. These programs reduce fares by up to 50% and ensure affordable access to essential travel.
Main Definition
While the details vary, all Australian taxi subsidy schemes provide eligible passengers with a subsidy card.
Examples
Victoria (VIC): Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP)
New South Wales (NSW): Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS)
Queensland (QLD): Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS)
Western Australia (WA): Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS)
South Australia (SA): South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS)
Tasmania (TAS): Transport Access Scheme
Northern Territory (NT): NT Taxi Subsidy Scheme
Australian Capital Territory (ACT): ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme
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