Shortage of accessible taxis for people with disabilities reaching ‘crisis point’

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-04-16

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Imagine waiting for up to eight hours for a taxi, that has been the stark reality for people with disabilities in Queensland. Advocates say the situation is reaching breaking point, with the state's taxi council admitting some drivers are rejecting wheelchair taxi jobs.
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