Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme (Queensland) is sponsored by Queensland Government. This scheme provides grants to eligible taxi owners and operators to fund half the cost of a new maxi-taxi, specifically for wheelchair accessible vehicles. The program aims to boost accessible transport across Queensland.

Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme | Queensland Rural Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority Select from the following links for information about the QRIDA disaster recovery assistance currently available for recent disaster events in Queensland: Assistance for primary producers | Assistance for small businesses | Assistance for non profit organisations Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme The Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme provides assistance of up to $55,000, with a 50 per cent co-contribution from applicants, to offset the cost of purchasing and modifying a new wheelchair accessible taxi.

The Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Scheme 2025/26 round is now open to applications. As part of the 2025–26 Queensland Budget, the Queensland Government has provided funding of $6. 3 million to extend the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi (WAT) Grant Scheme for an additional year to 30 June 2026.

The Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Scheme provides grants up to $55,000 to support the taxi industry in replacing aging and written off vehicles. Full details of eligibility requirements can be found in the Scheme guidelines. QRIDA administers the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Applications can be submitted now until 30 June 2026, or once funding is fully committed. Download your application here. To email your application, please attach documents as a pdf, jpeg, png, doc or excel.

Please do not send links. If the file is too large, please send in multiple emails or as a zip file attachment. If mailing your application, please do not include original documents as we are unable to return them.

Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Scheme Guidelines (PDF, 324KB) Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Scheme Application Form (PDF, 397KB) Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Scheme - Grant Claim Form (PDF, 748KB) Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Scheme - Request to Pay Form (PDF, 707KB) Frequently asked questions I have previously submitted an application but was declined as Scheme funding was exhausted. What happens now?

If your application for the Scheme was declined in previous rounds due to insufficient funding, you are encouraged to resubmit your application to be considered for assistance in this round. Are there any operation requirements attached to the grant funding? Yes.

You are required to start providing taxi services using your new wheelchair accessible taxi within three months after receiving a grant under the scheme. (A longer period may be approved by QRIDA if required). If you do not use the new wheelchair accessible taxi to provide a taxi service for a period of at least three years, you will be required to repay assistance received on a pro-rata basis.

You must provide the taxi service under a taxi service licence with a wheelchair accessible taxi condition that you either own or lease. For vehicles approved under Class 4, if you do not use the new wheelchair accessible taxi under the current licence for a period of at least three years, you will be required to repay assistance received on a pro-rata basis.

The Program Owner (Department of Transport and Main Roads) is aware of supply issues that have impacted the delivery of vehicles and wishes to work with applicants through this process. Further details will be advised shortly. Can I use existing equipment in my new WAT vehicle?

No. To be eligible for assistance, all wheelchair-accessibility devices must be purchased new. Any reused equipment will not be eligible. Is the GST amount shown on invoices included in assistance calculations for the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme?

Assistance amounts provided under the scheme will be calculated on the invoice amount excluding GST. (You may be eligible to claim this GST component as part of your normal Business Activity Statement (BAS) submissions). What are the tax implications?

Questions concerning your personal taxation circumstances should be directed to your taxation advisor or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 72 86 . What is the QRIDA decision-making process for the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant? QRIDA is committed to ensuring due administrative processes are undertaken with the decisioning of applications for Government assistance.

When making decisions on applications, as well as the internal review of a decision, QRIDA follows the QRIDA Decision-Making Policy and Procedure. You can view this Policy and Procedure on the Reviewing a decision page . How will QRIDA make the payment for the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme?

If your application is successful, you may choose for QRIDA to pay the invoice directly to the service providers, up to the approved amount, or for QRIDA to reimburse funds to your nominated bank account if you have already paid invoices. I have been contacted by QRIDA, how do I know that this contact is genuine? QRIDA will contact you via telephone, email, SMS or post.

Should you be concerned about whether contact you have received is genuine, please contact QRIDA on 1800 623 946. Can I request a review of the decision made on my application? Yes, you are entitled to a decision review.

See reviewing a decision for more information. For more information on the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Grant Scheme call 1800 623 946 or email wats@qrida. qld.

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