The Physical
Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) congratulates
the Ministry of Transport and Transport Minister
John Watkins for taking action that assists
wheelchair users in accessing taxis.
PDCN welcomes the news
that from December 1 Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
drivers in NSW will get a $7.70 bonus for every
wheelchair user they carry in their
taxi.
The trial, funded by the
Taxi Advisory Committee Fund at no cost to
passengers, acknowledges the difficulty
wheelchair users face in attempting to access
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
PDCN continues to advocate
for a long term solution for people with
physical disabilities in NSW. PDCN supports the
implementation of a universal accessible taxi
fleet, replacing the existing fleet with WAT's
as they age.
Accessible transport is
essential if people with physical disabilities
are to enjoy independent and productive lives.
For many people with physical disabilities
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis are the only
transport option. This incentive is a step in
the right direction.
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