Apply for the Transport Access Scheme Parking Permit or Smartcard

The Transport Access Scheme (TAS) is for people with a permanent disability which significantly reduces their mobility.

Members can get access to:

• an Australian Disability Parking Permit
• subsidies through the Taxi Subsidy Program
• concessions on vehicle registration and driver licensing for one vehicle.

Australian Disability Parking Permit

This permit allows you to park in:

• parking zones for people with disabilities, for no longer than the time displayed on the parking sign
• an area controlled by a parking sign or meter with a time limit of less than 30 minutes (for example 5 minutes or 10 minutes). You can park for a maximum of 30 minutes
• an area controlled by a parking sign or meter with a time limit of 30 minutes to one hour, for a maximum of 2 hours
• an area controlled by a parking sign or meter with a time limit of one hour or longer, for twice the time shown on the sign.

For parking spaces controlled by a parking meter or voucher vending machine, the maximum time must be paid before the additional time above takes effect.

The permit can be used in all states and territories of Australia.

Taxi Subsidy Program

This program gives you a:

• 50% fare reduction up to $25 when travelling in a standard taxi, or
• 60% fare reduction up to $30 in an accessible taxi for members who use a wheelchair.

Interstate taxi subsidy vouchers are available on request.

Vehicle registration and driver licensing concessions

These concessions give you:

• a reduced driver licence fee
• an exemption from annual motor tax charges (one vehicle only, with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of less than 4.5 tonnes)
• a reduced motor vehicle registration fee
• an exemption from stamp duty when registering a new vehicle or transferring the registration of a used vehicle (one vehicle only, with a GVM of less than 4.5 tonnes, and
• a reduced Motor Accident Insurance Board (MAIB) premium on a passenger or light goods vehicle with a GVM of less than 4.5 tonnes.

You must have the following information:

• a completed application form (PDF, 914KB)
• relevant sections completed by a medical practitioner or GP
• current concession card (if applicable).

Authorised person

Only you or an approved authorised person can sign the declaration and Centrelink customer consent on the application.

An authorised person is someone who has been authorised to act on your behalf by a:

• power of attorney
• court, tribunal or guardianship order
• Public Trustee or administration order, or
• Centrelink correspondence nominee.

If an approved authorised person is signing on your behalf, you must attach evidence of authorisation to the application.

If you are under 16, your parent or legal guardian is considered an authorised person.

Additional concessions

If you are an existing Transport Access Scheme member and would like to:

• also access the Taxi Subsidy Program; or
• update your existing Taxi Subsidy Program membership because you are now permanently reliant on a wheelchair for mobility, and require a wheelchair accessible taxi for transport

You can complete the Transport Access Scheme Application Supplement form (PDF, 127KB)

You must be a Tasmanian resident with a permanent disability which restricts your physical mobility (it cannot be temporary or corrected by recognised surgery or treatment).

Taxi Subsidy Program

To be eligible for the Taxi Subsidy Program you must have one of the following current concession cards:

Centrelink issued

• Pensioner Concession Card
• Health Care Card
• Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) issued

• Pensioner Concession Card
• Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

If you use a wheelchair you do not need a concession card for these subsidies.

Vehicle Registration Concessions

Concessions will only apply to a vehicle registered in the name of:

• a member of the Transport Access Scheme (TAS) or registered jointly with another person
• the parent or guardian of a child under 16 who is a member of TAS. When a TAS member turns 16, the vehicle must be transferred into their name or joint names in order to continue receiving the concessions.

You do not need to prove your identity.

There is no cost associated with this service.

There is no payment required for this service.