Transport Access
Current Accessible Public Transport Projects
The Department of Infrastructure - Public Transport Division, is working with public transport operators to ensure greater community access to train, tram, bus and taxi services.
To read more about the issues being addressed, click HERE.
Click HERE for information on current pubic transport projects aimed at improving access to public transport services in Victoria.
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- Google Transit - A model for Links between Community and Public Bus Routes
- Travel Smart Victoria
- Travel Smart Oregon
Accessible Public Transport in Metropolitan Melbourne
Follow this link to the Metlink site for further information about accessible transport options in metropolitan Melbourne.
Click HERE for assistance with planning your trip using Public Transport throughout Victoria.
Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)
VPTAS aims to assist rural Victorians with travel and accommodation costs incurred when traveling long distances for specialist medical/dental treatment.
For more information about the scheme and eligibility requirements, click HERE.
Non Emergency Patient Transport Providers - Victoria
Please Click Here to see the current list of Licensed Non-Emergency Medical Transport Providers in Victoria
Victorian Taxi Directorate Taxi Subsidy Scheme
The Multi Purpose Taxi Program assists disabled Victorians to use taxis at an affordable rate. For more information on the program, click HERE.
Wheelaway
Wheelaway is an Australian owned company, based in Melbourne , providing a fleet of wheelchair accessible hire vehicles. For more information about Wheelaway, click HERE.
For all information about metropolitan train, tram and bus services and more.
Taxi Accessibility
Click HERE for information on accessible Taxi services throughout Victoria.
Comm Tran Victoria
Click HERE for information on transport options within Rural Victoria
Coming soon...
2007 Parking Manual for Volunteer Drivers
2007 Transport Resource Kit for HAAC Organisations & CALD Communities
Transport Resource Kit for HACC Organisations & CALD Communities
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport Guidelines 2002
