Welcome / He mihi The Total Mobility Scheme (TMS) provides subsidised licensed taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from undertaking a journey unaccompanied, on bus, train or ferry in a safe and dignified manner. In Auckland, people who are eligible for participation in the Total Mobility Scheme receive:
(1) a subsidised rate (currently a 65% discount up to a maximum subsidy of $72 per journey) on contracted taxis or small service passenger vehicles for door-to-door transport and
(2) an accessibility concession allowing travel on public transport at a reduced fare. Auckland Transport (AT) wishes to support the increase of Wheelchair Access Vehicle (WAV) across the Auckland Total Mobility Scheme provider fleet by providing a subsidy grant to purchase and install wheelchair hoists and ramps. A maximum grant of up to $25,000 is available per WAV grant subsidy application and where oversubscribed there is a prioritisation process. Total Mobility Operators are invited to participate. All applications must be completed and submitted using this online application form. Remember to save as you work. Applications received will be assessed through a contestable evaluation process. Successful applications are required to meet grant subsidy conditions and funding prioritisation criteria. Before you start Closing date: Applications for the grant can be submitted until 5pm 4 December 2026.
Note:
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of November
- If you would like a copy of the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Fund Policy, please contact AT via the procurement email below
If you have any queries regarding the Smartygrants application form or your application, please contact Stella Buckland, Procurement Specialist at procurement@at.govt.nz or ph 09 301 0101.