Regional Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Taxi Service Grants – Albany consultation

The Department of Transport is administering the Regional Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Taxi Service Grant (the Grant). These grants aim to contribute towards the cost of purchasing or replacing WAV taxis, and/or establishing WAV taxi services in towns where none exist.

The third round of the Grant scheme will be delivered in Albany. Demand for wheelchair accessible taxi services continue to increase in this area, exceeding the level of supply established WAV taxis can provide.

To inform this Grant round, we are conducting consultation to help us understand the experiences of people who use wheelchairs when they are travelling to and moving around Albany.

The Department of Transport will be visiting Albany in early February 2023. You’re invited to attend:

• a public meeting in Albany with representatives from DoT on Wednesday 8 February 2023; and/or
• organise a one-to-one meeting with our representatives on Wednesday 8 or Thursday 9 February 2023.

There are two ways we would like to hear from you:

1. Complete the survey below.

Share your experiences and knowledge about wheelchair accessible transport in Albany.

2. Talk to us in Albany.

Discuss Albany’s wheelchair accessible transport and Grant opportunities in closer detail, informed by the survey feedback.

Register to attend:

• a public meeting in Albany on Wednesday 8 February 2023; and/or
• organise a one-to-one meeting with DoT representatives on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 February 2023.

Your input will help us shape the Albany round of the Regional WAV Taxi Service Grant, and inform how the Grants are rolled out to other regions in WA.