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Join the Movement for Equity in Transportation: Community Transport Providers Call for Action

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When our state government subsidise the transportation services that mobility-impaired persons receive, equality should be a given.

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Why do you give the taxi industry a $25 lift rate for every wheelchair lift and community transport, you give us nothing. It's time to play fair. Lift rates for community transport. They're needed.”
— Terry O'Toole, CEO of TransitCare

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, October 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Community transport providers are rallying for fair treatment and equality in transportation services, urging the public to join this crucial movement. By advocating for equitable policies, every small action contributes to a larger initiative that can reshape the future of transportation equity.

In a bold campaign launch, the community transport providers have released a compelling video highlighting the challenges and inequities faced in current transportation services. They invite everyone to watch and share this important message, using the hashtag #playfarestategovs to amplify its reach and impact.

"Premier, why do you give the taxi industry a $25 lift rate for every wheelchair lift and community transport, you give us nothing," says Terry O'Toole, CEO of TransitCare. "It's time to play fair. Lift rates for community transport. They're needed."
Watch the full video's by Terry O'Toole, CEO of TransitCare here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YLd-5snH0U
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlr5p-Tu8TM

How You Can Help:
1. Watch and Share the Video: Spread awareness by sharing the video within your networks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkDFV2Ii7c0
2. Use the Hashtag: Incorporate #playfarestategovs in your social media posts to broaden the conversation.
3. Encourage Discussion: Engage with others and promote dialogue on this essential issue.

By mobilising collective efforts, we can influence policy changes that embody genuine fairness and equality within transportation services. Let's make a difference together, ensuring that all community members have access to equitable transport options.

Read the article by Orcoda here: https://orcoda.com/blog/2024/10/15/wheelchair-lift-payment-bias/

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Susan Dobell
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