An overview to using the Total Mobility scheme and contact information for regions operating the scheme in New Zealand.
The Total Mobility scheme operates in the urban centres of Hamilton, Taupō and Tokoroa.
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 number | Wheelchair accessibility |
Driving Miss Daisy - East Hamilton (bookings required) |
07 856 8865 or 021 503 384 |
Hoist available |
Driving Miss Daisy - Hamilton West (bookings required) |
07 856 0112 or 021 503 565 |
Hoist available |
Driving Miss Daisy - Taupō (bookings required) |
07 377 0090 or 021 503 211 |
|
Great Lake Taxis (Taupō) | 07 377 8990 | Hoist available |
Hamilton Taxis | 07 847 7477 or 0800 477 477 |
Hoist available |
Red Cabs (Hamilton) | 07 839 3939 or 0800 455 500 |
Hoist available |
Taupō Taxis |
07 378 5100 |
|
Trikiso Buses Ltd Please book |
07 847 2203 | Hoist available |
Tokoroa Taxis Cab | 07 886 6099 | |
Yellow Cabs (Hamilton) | 07 847 9469 or 0800 479 469 |
Level of subsidy per trip
50% per trip
Maximum contribution by the council per trip
Minimum fare charge
There is no minimum fare charge for using a wheelchair hoist van.
Note: if you are from Auckland or Wellington where a smart card is used, you will need to obtain vouchers before you travel.
Waikato Regional Council
PO Box 3038
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton
07 859 0999 or 0800 800 401