nt.gov.au Taxi Subsidy Scheme Australia : Northern Territory

Name of the Organization : Northern Territory Government of Australia
Type of Facility : Taxi subsidy scheme
State : Northern Territory
Country : Australia

Website : https://nt.gov.au/driving/public-transport-cycling/taxi-subsidy-scheme

Taxi Subsidy Scheme :

** This scheme provides eligible members with a subsidy of half of the taxi fare.
** This means you can pay half of your taxi fare using an electronic smartcard.

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** You then have to pay the other half of the taxi fare in cash, credit or debit card.
** There are five categories of benefit: A, B, B-MPV, C and D.
** Eligibility for each category is based on a medical assessment.
** Your application may be approved on a permanent or temporary basis depending on your disability or inability to use public transport.
** If approved, you will be sent information about how the scheme works along with an electronic smartcard.
** Members can travel throughout the NT.

Who can apply :
** To apply for the scheme you must be a permanent Northern Territory (NT) resident.

You must be unable to safely use public transport due to one of the following criteria :
** dependence on a wheelchair or mobility device for all mobility outside of the home
** significant mobility restrictions as the result of a permanent disability
** significant visual impairment in both eyes
** severe and uncontrollable epilepsy, with seizures involving loss of consciousness
** significant intellectual disability, memory or communication impairment
** significant psychiatric disability.

How to apply :
To apply you must follow these steps :
Step 1 :
** Fill in the NT taxi subsidy scheme application form (191.3 kb) or call the taxi subsidy scheme officer on (08) 8924 7043 to arrange for an application form to be mailed to you.

Step 2 :
** Complete part A of the application.

Step 3 :
** Attach two passport size photographs (one must be certified).

Step 4 :
Provide proof of residency – eg :
** Power and Water Corporation account or rates notice less than six months old
** current NT driver licence
** a photocopy of both sides of a current Centrelink card showing your residential address.

Step 5 :
** Visit a medical practitioner or allied health professional and have them complete part B of the application.

Step 6 :
Submit your application form and other required documents via email rtcpv AT nt.gov.au or post:
Taxi Subsidy Scheme
GPO Box 2520
Darwin NT 0801.

How to use your electronic smartcard :
Follow these steps to use your smartcard :
Step 1 :
** When you arrive at your destination, hand your smartcard to the driver.

Step 2 :
** The driver will use the card on a EFTPOS terminal.

Step 3 :
** Once the transaction is complete, ask the driver for a receipt which will show the new subsidy balance.
** It is your responsibility to check the details, and that the correct fare has been charged.

Step 4 :
** After the journey you must remember to take your smartcard with you.
** You can ask the driver to check your smartcard balance prior to your journey.