Transport Subsidy Scheme
14/10/2010
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:50): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister representing the Minister for Transport a question about the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme.
Leave granted.
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: On 22 October 2009, Mr David Holst from Disability Speaks met with the Minister for Transport to discuss issues surrounding the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) vouchers. At that time, Mr Holst proposed that non-taxi licensed transport providers be able to accept SATSS vouchers in order to help expand the range of transport options available to people with disabilities. Mr Holst’s proposal, indeed, has merit. My office has been contacted by numerous people who have waited hours for Access cabs, and it is clear that there is much room for improvement when it comes to transport for people with disabilities. My questions are:
- Will the minister allow for SATSS vouchers to be used with non-taxi licensed transport providers?
- What is the government doing to ensure that Access cabs are more readily available?
- How many complaints has the minister’s office received in the past 12 months regarding the availability of Access taxis?
- What other action is the minister taking in order to expand the range of transport options for people with disabilities?
