Money set aside for wheelchair taxis not being spent
Nearly $1 million dollars aside for fitting out wheelchair taxis is sitting unused, as the window to claim it draws near. Taxi companies around the country have claimed just a quarter of the $1.2 Million dollar fund, with some operators saying the funding model is leaving them out of pocket. Meanwhile, wheelchair users say there's a shortage of accessible taxis, meaning it's difficult for them to get around, and they're sometimes left stranded. Luka Forman has more.
Source: rnz.co.nz
