If you are a participant of the NDIS or a Pensioner, you may be eligible to partake in your local government's Taxi Subsidy Scheme. Below is information for each state's subsidy service.
Queensland - QLD TSS Website
The Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) pays half of the total fare up a maximum of $30 per trip.
Up to a maximum fare of $60.
For example:
If the fare is $20, the Passenger pays $10 and $10 is paid by the subsidy
If the fare is $70, the Passenger pays $40 and $30 is paid by the subsidy
Contact Details: 1300 134 755
Victoria - MPTP Website
The Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) subsidy pays 50% of the Passenger’s fare up to a maximum of $60 per trip. Any tolls, airport fees and Silver Service surcharges are paid for by the Passenger. The subsidy amount is capped at $2180.00 per financial year per card holder.
For example
If the fare is $70, the Passenger pays $35 and $35 is paid by the subsidy
If the fare is $170, the Passenger pays $110 and $60 is paid by the subsidy
Contact Details: 1800 638 802 or mptp@taxi.vic.gov.au
Western Australia - WA TUSS Website
The Taxi Users Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) pays 50% of the Passenger’s fare up to a maximum of $25 per trip.
For example
If the fare is $40, the Passenger pays $20 and $20 is paid by the subsidy
If the fare is $70, the Passenger pays $45 and $25 is paid by the subsidy
New South Wales - TTSS Website
The Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) subsidy pays 50% of the Passenger’s fare up to a maximum of $60 per trip. Any tolls, airport fees and Silver Service surcharges are paid for by the Passenger.
For example
If the fare is $70, the Passenger pays $35 and $35 is paid by the subsidy
If the fare is $170, the Passenger pays $110 and $60 is paid by the subsidy
Contact Details: 1800 623 724 or ttss@transport.nsw.gov.au
Northern Territory - NTTS Website
The Northern Territory Taxi Subsidy Scheme (NTTS) pays 50% of the Passenger’s maximum fare. There is no limit.
For example
If the fare is $70, the Passenger pays $35 and $35 is paid by the subsidy
If the fare is $170, the Passenger pays $85 and $85 is paid by the subsidy
Contact Details: 08 89247229 or cpv.admin@nt.gov.au
South Australia - SATSS Website
The South Australia Taxi Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) pays 50% of the Passenger’s fare. Membership is divided into two categories:
Ambulant Members
subsidy pays 50% of the Passenger’s fare up to a maximum of $20 per tripMembers in a Wheelchair
subsidy pays 75% of the Passenger’s fare up to a maximum of $30 per trip
Contact Details: 1300 360 840 or DIT.SATSSenquiries@sa.gov.au