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Total Mobility around New Zealand: a regional guide

An overview to using the Total Mobility scheme and contact information for regions operating the scheme in New Zealand.

West Coast

Coverage

The Total Mobility scheme is available across the West Coast including Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport.

Transport operators

The following transport operators provide total mobility services and some provide wheelchair hoist services as indicated.

Please remember that you may need to pre-book a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Approved transport operator Contact details Wheelchair accessibility
Buller Taxis 03 789 6900 Hoist available
East West Coaches (West Coast residents only) 027 201 8825  
Greymouth Taxis 03 768 7078 Hoist available
Hokitika Taxis 03 755 5075 Hoist available
Westport Cabs 03 789 6260  

Costs

Level of subsidy per trip

75%

Maximum contribution by the council per trip

The maximum contribution per trip is $15.

Note: West Coast Regional Council will pay half the fare up to a maximum of $30. Any additional fare must be paid in full by the user.

Restrictions to the Total Mobility scheme on the West Coast

Total Mobility voucher books contain 25 vouchers. New voucher books can be collected from the client’s district council when vouchers have been used.

Contacts

West Coast Regional Council
PO Box 66
Greymouth
totalmobility@wcrc.govt.nz

Regional Total Mobility Coordinator

Nichola Costley
03 769 9092 or 0508 800 118 (freephone)