WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS
Sydney Silver Taxi Cab provides safe, comfortable wheelchair accessible transport across the city. With specially equipped vehicles and trained, compassionate drivers, we make sure every passenger travels with dignity, comfort, and ease.
ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE STANDARDS
Our luxury fleet guarantees dignified and safe travels, meeting strict Australian vehicle safety standards for accessible transport.
Hydraulic Rear Ramps
Equipped with certified rear-entry hydraulic ramps. Ramps feature a low-angle slope of less than 11 degrees, ensuring easy boarding for manual chairs, heavy power-chairs, and electric scooters.
High-Roof Cabin Clearance
Generous cabin space featuring custom high-roof design. Provides comfortable headroom clearances for tall participants, preventing the need to bend forward during journeys.
4-Point restraint anchors
Double-anchored floor tie-downs meeting AS/NZS 3856 standards. Includes heavy-duty self-tensioning retractors and an independent three-point lap-sash seatbelt for occupant safety.
Companion Passenger Seats
Bring family, friends, or care support workers along. Our vehicles features plush leather companion chairs situated directly adjacent to the active wheelchair position for seamless communication.
SAFETY & DISABILITY TRAINING
Disability transport requires dedicated care. Our chauffeurs receive rigorous medical, boarding, and restraint safety coaching.
State WAT Endorsement
All wheelchair taxi chauffeurs hold official state-level Wheelchair Accessible Taxi (WAT) endorsements, verifying their credentials and competence in conducting specialized passenger transport.
Manual Handling & Boarding
Chauffeurs complete training covering electric wheelchair weight distribution, manual pushing posture, ramp boarding angles, and floor-anchor fastening standards.
Dignity & Support First
We focus on a dignity-first transport approach, adjusting climate controls, route curves, and deceleration patterns to maintain passenger comfort and security throughout transit.
Emergency First Aid Ready
All chauffeurs hold active HLTAID011 First Aid certificates and maintain contact with our dispatch control desks. Vehicles carry fully stocked medical care kits.
STATE SUBSIDIES & NDIS
Travel affordably with government financial support. We fully accept state transport discount cards and NDIS travel allocations.
State Taxi Subsidy Cards
VIC (MPTP) | NSW (TTSS) | QLD (TSS) | SA (SATSS) | WA (TUSS)
We accept and process all major Australian state-level travel subsidy cards, providing up to 50% discount caps on wheelchair taxi fares for eligible participants.
NDIS Direct-Billing Portal
Nationwide (NDIA Provider Registry)
Chauffeur AU is a registered NDIS provider. We coordinate direct billing protocols with plan managers or via the PRODA portal so you don't pay out-of-pocket.
WAT REGISTRATION FORM
Set up your passenger accessibility profile. Submit details about your wheelchair and travel subsidy cards to ensure smooth direct invoicing.