Funded in partnership by local and central government, the Total Mobility scheme assists eligible people with long-term impairments to access appropriate transport to meet their daily needs and enhance their community participation.
This assistance is provided in the form of subsidised door-to-door transport services wherever transport providers operate.
The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from undertaking a journey unaccompanied, on a bus, train or ferry in a safe and dignified manner.
The scheme provides vouchers or electronic cards to eligible scheme members that discount the normal taxi (or specialist transport provider) fare.
On the West Coast, the subsidy covers 75% of the fare up to a maximum fare of $30.
This means the council will pay three-quarters of your taxi fare up to a maximum meter fare of $30.
Any additional fare over that amount must be paid by the user.
Note: The subsidy was increased in 2022 as part of the Government's response to the cost of living crisis.
The Total Mobility scheme operates in:
Participating Taxi Companies
The following taxi companies accept Total Mobility vouchers:
Buller Taxis (03) 789 6900
Whether it be airport transfers, shopping, hospital appointments, mobility services and transfers, or going to and from your local pub, we are here to help you get there safely.
We have a modern fleet of vehicles, including a 10-seater van, a Mobility Van certified to hold up to three wheelchairs or one mobility scooter, and two station wagons.
Tours & Charters available on request (bookings essential).
We take all major credit cards, Eftpos, and Mobility Vouchers.
Bookings outside regular opening hours are available on request.
ACC, Cerebral Palsy, and Ministry of Health approved providers.
Fixed prices apply.
DRIVEN WITH PASSION.
Greymouth Taxis (03) 768 7078
Hokitika Taxis (03) 755 5075
West Coast Shuttle (03) 768 0028 (for West Coast residents only)
The level of subsidy is now 75% per trip.
The maximum contribution per trip is up to a fare of $30. This means the council will pay three-quarters of your taxi fare up to $30.
Any additional fare over that amount must be paid in full by the passenger.
Nichola Costley - Regional Total Mobility Co-ordinator
(03) 768 0466 or 0508 800 118 (freephone)
Email: totalmobility@wcrc.govt.nz
www.wcrc.govt.nz/community/transport/total-mobility
West Coast Regional Council
PO Box 66
Greymouth
