Total Mobility

The Total Mobility Scheme assists eligible people with restricted mobility to access subsidised taxis and buses.

An eligible person must have an impairment that prevents them from undertaking any one or more of the following five components of a journey unaccompanied, on a bus, train, or ferry, in a safe and dignified manner:

 

  • Getting to the place where the transport departs
  • Getting on to the transport
  • Riding securely
  • Getting off the transport
  • Getting to the destination

 

MS and Parkinson's Canterbury can take you through the assessment process and submit an application form to Environment Canterbury (ECAN) for approval, to get a card issued for you.

 

All Total Mobility clients undergo a review every 5 years to ensure they still meet the eligibility criteria and identify any changes in their circumstances.

 

Call the office at 03 366 2857 to start the process.

 

Are you already a Total Mobility User and want to renew your card? Just click the button below to renew.

Renew Card

Fees

There is an annual fee of $35 for this service and if a card is lost or stolen a $12.50 replacement card fee will apply.

You will need to provide a recent photo for your card and the card will be sent to you within approximately 10 working days.

 

Door-to-door taxi trips

If you are eligible, you will be entitled to discounts of 75% off taxi fares with approved operators, up to a maximum of $52.50 per trip.

 

The taxi companies that accept Total Mobility Cards in Christchurch are:

  • Blue Star Taxis                                                (03) 379 9799
  • Christchurch Mobility Transfers                  (03) 323 4555
  • Driving Miss Daisy (Christchurch)                0800 948 432
  • First Direct                                                       (03) 377 5555
  • Gold Band Taxis                                             (03) 379 5795 Wheelchair bookings: (03) 372 7277
  • Freedom Driving Companion Services       (03) 352 1599
  • NZ Total Care Mobility Ltd                            (03) 351 1599

 

and in South Canterbury:

  • Ashburton Taxis                                              (03) 308 2288
  • Timaru Taxis                                                    (03) 688 8899
  • Geraldine Community Bus Services Trust  (03) 693 1007
  • Waimate Community Vehicle Trust             (03) 689 6226
  • Driving Miss Daisy (Timaru)                          (03) 683 1073

 

Metro bus services

If you have a Community Services Card you can travel on Metro buses for $1.50, or if you prefer to use your Total Mobility Card, you can bus for $2. For free companion travel, please show the driver your Total Mobility Card.

 

 

For more information from ECAN please click here or phone the MSPC office on 03 366 2857.