Accessible taxis are available across south east Queensland and many regional centres. Often these are maxi taxis that can carry one mobility scooter (provided it can be secured in the vehicle) or two wheelchairs.
Telephone booking: to ensure priority over general and group bookings, advise that the taxi is to transport a person who uses a wheelchair or mobility scooter. Some operators have a priority telephone number for ordering wheelchair accessible taxis. Consult the Yellow Pages for contact details of taxi operators.
The maxi taxi booking fee is not charged if the taxi hire involves a person using a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
2 wheelchairs and 5 other passengers at one time.
Maximum combined weight of mobility aid and operator: 300kg.
Many local councils across Queensland provide shared taxi services for people who are mobility-impaired and their carers. Council Cabs operate on a timetable to and from an area's local shopping centre, and cost a similar amount to public transport.
Contact your local council for Council Cab schedules and fees.
Wheelchair accessible taxis have been introduced into over 50 rural and regional locations through the qconnect initiative. Call the local taxi service to make a booking.
For more information visit qconnect, or call 1300 134 755.