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What is the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTISS)?

The Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, administered by the NSW Government, provides taxi travel at a half rate subsidy to residents who are unable to use public transport because of a qualifying severe and permanent disability.

The Scheme is not intended for long distance travel and is primarily available to suit the travel requirements of people with disabilities within particular areas or towns.
A maximum limit of $30.00 subsidy per trip applies.

Who is Eligible?

To qualify for the subsidy, an applicant’s disability must be permanent. The subsidy is not available to people receiving treatment or undergoing rehabilitation with the expectation that in due course, the extent of their disability will then be such as to qualify for participation in the Scheme.

Inability to use public transport is not in itself a criteria for admission to the Scheme nor are factors such as financial status or remoteness from public transport.

The eligibility of an applicant depends on the extent of severity of the disability or mobility limita-tion. The applicants disability or mobility limitation must fall strictly within one of the following:

• Ambulatory problems.
• Vision.                                                                                                              
  
• Epilepsy.
• Intellectual.
• Other functional disabilities.

How can I apply?
You can obtain an application form by contacting:
Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme
Locked Bag 5067
PARRAMATTA NSW 2124
Toll Free: 1800 623 724

Most Taxi Operators also have copies of the Application Forms. When you receive the application form you will need to complete the first section (PART A). You will then need to take it to your medical practitioner who should complete the remaining questions on the form (PART B). The application should then be forwarded to the Scheme’s administration office for assessment.

If your application is approved, a book of Travel Dockets will be forwarded to you.