Wheelchair taxi complaints hit five-year high as ACT rejects NSW funds
The ACT won't match NSW's $2.3 million support package for wheelchair taxi operators. It says existing help works and Canberra faces no critical shortages like NSW's regional areas.
Why it mattersPeople with disabilities in Canberra need accessible taxis to get around. Rising cancellations and complaints suggest the current help may not be working well enough.
AustraliaACT residents using wheelchair-accessible taxis face growing unreliability, though the government believes existing financial incentives and 31 available cabs meet community needs.
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