Total Mobility Scheme

What is Total Mobility?

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 by 50 percent up to a maximum fare (set by the relevant regional council).

Is it available in the West Coast?

The Total Mobility scheme operates in:

Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport.

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 service 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, Mobility Van that is certified to hold up to 3 wheelchairs or one mobility scooter and two station wagons. Tours & Charters on request (bookings essential) We take all major credit cards, Eftpos, & Mobility Vouchers. Bookings available outside of the regular opening hours on request. ACC, Cerebral Palsy & 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).

Costs

The level of subsidy is 50% per trip.

The maximum contribution per trip is $15. This means the council will pay half of your taxi fare up to a maximum meter fare of $30. Any additional fare over that amount you must pay in full yourself.

Restrictions to the Total Mobility Scheme on the West Coast

Return trips are not covered by one voucher. Separate vouchers must be used for each trip.

Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel.

Find out more

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