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Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme
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Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme
Last Updated: 21/8/24
Taxi Subsidy Scheme and Lift Payment The Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) subsidises taxi travel—half of the total fare, up to a maximum of \$30 per trip—for people with severe disabilities.
To be eligible they must be a permanent resident of Queensland and fully meet at least 1 of the 6 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.
- Complete part A of the Taxi subsidy application form (PDF, 268KB). Please call 1300 134 755 if you're unable to use this form.
- Provide 2 passport size photos.
- Visit your doctor or specialist and have them complete parts B and C of the application form.
- Mail the completed application with the photographs to:
BRISBANE QLD 4003
More Information:
- Clients may request that a Taxi is booked in for their appointments using the TSS Card
- Usually might be for NDIS clients, but not always
- CE Team books this; can be booked through any Taxi company (commonly 13 cabs is used)
- Save booking information to client comms and appointment
Booking the Taxi: