Thread by @iPilko

In the state of South Australia in metropolitan #adelaide the #sagov has a #taxi subsidy scheme. Proving 50-75% off the meter up to a cap. Access taxi drivers also get paid a $25 lifting fee. Today is my first journey using the scheme as a full member. Todays booking has been 1/

The smoothest in terms of the access taxi (wheelchair taxi) turning up on time and the driver being happy, cheerful and relaxed. Contrast to my previous experience off driver accepting, rejecting, waiting for another driver to accept. Those without access to the subsidy are 2/

Left waiting or abandoned @DFIT_SA have just done a yoursay review. I hope the sagov and #auspol can help #pwd engaged in the community. @PMalinauskasMP @TKoutsantonisMP @AlboMP @billshortenmp @stevegeorganas those who gain @NDIS often loose access to the scheme are at risk 3/

Because #NDIS transport allowance isn’t sufficient. Let’s stop the who’s paying battle between state @ feds and fix the NDIS and support those vulnerable community members 4/