Can I use my taxi subsidy card/voucher in aN ACT Cabs taxi?
Yes, absolutely! All ACT Cabs drivers are trained to process taxi subsidy vouchers and cards. We accept all government issued taxi subsidy scheme vouchers.
Important note for interstate travellers: Please note that only ACT Government issued taxi subsidy electronic cards (TSS cards) work on ACT Cabs EFTPOS machines. Our Eftpos machines are supplied by CabCharge Ltd. Individuals from other states or territories must present a government-issued taxi subsidy scheme voucher. In accordance with government guidelines, vouchers must be properly completed and signed by the passenger.
Important note for interstate travellers: Please note that only ACT Government issued taxi subsidy electronic cards (TSS cards) work on ACT Cabs EFTPOS machines. Our Eftpos machines are supplied by CabCharge Ltd. Individuals from other states or territories must present a government-issued taxi subsidy scheme voucher. In accordance with government guidelines, vouchers must be properly completed and signed by the passenger.
Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS)
The ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) provides financial assistance to ACT residents with a disability or significant mobility restriction preventing them from using public and community transport. The TSS supports social inclusion and economic participation of community members who would otherwise be at risk of social isolation. The TSS is intended to assist members attend essential activities such as medical appointments, employment commitments, and social and family gatherings.
As a local Canberran company, ACT Cabs proudly supports community building through the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.
ACT Cabs provides assisted travel for passengers with a disability and we support taxi subsidy schemes. Our drivers are all trained to ensure passengers are safely transported to their destinations.
In other states or terriorties, the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) (is TTSS or TSS) provides subsidised taxi travel to Australian residents who are unable to use public transport because of severe or permanent disability. There are different names for the Taxi Subsidy Scheme in different states and rebate rates also vary from state to state.
The TSS is called different things in each state or territory and rebate amounts and conditions also vary from state or territory. For example in Victoria, the Taxi Subsidy Scheme is called the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) and in Western Australia it is called The Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS).
No matter what state or territory you are from in Australia, ACT Cabs accepts Taxi Subsidy Scheme users. With one of Canberra's largest taxi fleets and trained drivers, we are one of Canberra and surrounding regions' top provider to Taxi Subsidy Scheme customers.
As a local Canberran company, ACT Cabs proudly supports community building through the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.
ACT Cabs provides assisted travel for passengers with a disability and we support taxi subsidy schemes. Our drivers are all trained to ensure passengers are safely transported to their destinations.
In other states or terriorties, the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) (is TTSS or TSS) provides subsidised taxi travel to Australian residents who are unable to use public transport because of severe or permanent disability. There are different names for the Taxi Subsidy Scheme in different states and rebate rates also vary from state to state.
The TSS is called different things in each state or territory and rebate amounts and conditions also vary from state or territory. For example in Victoria, the Taxi Subsidy Scheme is called the Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) and in Western Australia it is called The Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS).
No matter what state or territory you are from in Australia, ACT Cabs accepts Taxi Subsidy Scheme users. With one of Canberra's largest taxi fleets and trained drivers, we are one of Canberra and surrounding regions' top provider to Taxi Subsidy Scheme customers.
Apply For The Taxi Subsidy Scheme In the ACT
The ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) provides financial assistance to ACT residents with a disability or significant mobility restriction preventing them using public and community transport. The TSS supports social inclusion and economic participation of community members who would otherwise be at risk of social isolation.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme, you must:
To apply for a Taxi Subsidy Program in the ACT, please click here.
*Information sourced from the ACT Department of Transport
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme, you must:
- have a severe or profound activity limitation that prevents you from using public transport.
- Such limitations include:
- severe mobility limitations;
- legal blindness or severe vision impairment;
- cognitive, intellectual or psychiatric disability; and
- severe and uncontrolled epilepsy.
- be a permanent resident of the ACT, or an asylum seeker with proof of status from Companion House; and
- not be a member of an interstate taxi subsidy scheme.
To apply for a Taxi Subsidy Program in the ACT, please click here.
*Information sourced from the ACT Department of Transport
