Total Mobility is a nationwide scheme that provides subsidised transport to people with impairments.
In Southland, Total Mobility is a shared service that incorporates Gore District Council, Southland District Council and Invercargill City Council; it is administrated by the Invercargill City Council. The scheme provides half-price fares for transport up to a maximum subsidy of $25 per one-way ride using a Ridewise card.
Who is eligible?
The total mobility scheme is available to people who have an impairment because of a physical, sensory, intellectual, neurological or psychological impairment and are unable to get to a bus without help or assistance.
Who accepts Total Mobility Ridewise cards?
- Blue Star Taxis* (03) 2177 777
- CabI* 021 1364960
- Driving Miss Daisy* (03) 216 7763
- Ezicab* (03) 217 6767 or 027 217 6767
- Freedom Driving Invercargill* (03) 2170932 or 027 2591594
- Golden Ride 0800 26 23 01
- Invercargill Taxis* (03) 216 5995
- MTtaxi (Gore) (03) 2081243
* Wheelchair Hoist Vehicle Available (Bookings essential)
How to apply
To apply you need to complete an application form with an approved issuing agency. Your application will then be processed by the Invercargill City Council. Once processed, your trips will be granted depending on your needs and available budget.
Who are the approved issuing agencies?
- Alzheimers Society (03) 214 0984
- Blind Low Vision NZ (03) 218 9189
- Calvary Hospital (03) 216 8099
- CCS Disability Action Southland (03) 218 9696
- Clare House Rest Home (03) 215 6966
- Community Connections Centre – Eastern Southland (03) 208 8480
- DisAbilites Resource Centre Southland (03) 214 5000
- Enliven (formerly Presbyterian Support Southland) (03) 211 8200
- Epilepsy Association NZ, Southland Branch (03) 218 3089
- Head Injury Society of Southland (03) 214 4154
- Idea Service Southland (03) 2112 980
- Rowena Jackson Retirement Village (03) 215 9988
- Southland Enterprises (03) 214 6188
- Southland Hospice (03) 211 3081
- Southland Multiple Sclerosis Society (03) 218 3975
- Southland Stroke Club (03) 214 0308
- Southern Mobility (03) 218 1161
- Stroke Foundation – Southland (03) 214 5439
NOTE: Some agencies might charge a fee; please ask about this when making an appointment to complete an application.