Dedicated Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAT) in Melbourne
At Maxi On Time, we believe accessible travel should be seamless, reliable, and completely stress-free. For people with disabilities, seniors, and rehabilitation patients, waiting endlessly for an accessible taxi to appear can cause acute distress and missed appointments.
Our Melbourne Wheelchair Accessible Taxis are built to commercial safety specifications. Each vehicle is equipped with electronic hydraulic lifts and gentle ramps that make boarding smooth and straightforward, without requiring passengers to transfer out of their mobility devices.
Features of Our Wheelchair Accessible Fleet
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Hydraulic Lifts: Safe and stable lifting for standard manual wheelchairs, heavy motorized power-chairs, and mobility scooters.
- Certified Multi-Point Restraint Systems: 4-point Q'Straint tie-downs and over-the-shoulder lap sash safety belts ensuring utmost security while in transit.
- Spacious Companion Seating: Travel comfortably alongside family members, support workers, or friends. Our vans carry up to 2 wheelchairs plus 5 to 6 seated companions.
- Disability Awareness Trained Chauffeurs: Our drivers are polite, patient, and thoroughly trained in wheelchair securement procedures, communication etiquette, and emergency protocols.
- MPTP Subsidy Accepted: We proudly accept Victorian Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) cards to help subsidized passengers travel affordably.
Common Trips & Regular Bookings
We provide point-to-point and recurring scheduled transfers for:
- Specialist hospital, dialysis, and medical appointments (The Alfred, Royal Melbourne, Monash Clayton, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital).
- Community outings, religious gatherings, shopping trips, and social engagements.
- Special education schools and day disability support centres.
- Melbourne Airport (MEL & AVV) accessible transfers with easy luggage handling.