If you are interested in purchasing wheelchair conversions for taxis, it is of the utmost importance that you are aware of which vehicles have actually been approved for this purpose. The Victorian Taxi Directorate (VTD) has a number of standards and requirements that must be met by a vehicle before it can even be considered for wheelchair accessibility changes. You must also ensure that you are dealing with a company who is able to provide approved conversions.
All of the vehicles that are present on this list and as supplied or converted by appropriate manufacturers and companies have been approved by the VTD to be fitted out with relevant taxi equipment and livery. You must then present the vehicle for registration, ensuring that you have covered all of the requirements for vans that will be used to transport disabled passengers and outlining these as a part of the registration.
Some of the vehicles that have been approved include:
As you can see from the above list, there are not all that many vehicles that have been approved for wheelchair conversions for taxis. For a smaller, more compact option you should choose either a Toyota Tarago or a Kia Grand Carnival. If you do not mind driving a larger van, you can choose the Toyota Hiace, the Mercedes Sprinter or the Volkswagon Crafter. Just make sure that you are comfortable with the vehicle that you have selected. Business To Business Braeside VIC Verified Business
All of the vehicles that are present on this list and as supplied or converted by appropriate manufacturers and companies have been approved by the VTD to be fitted out with relevant taxi equipment and livery. You must then present the vehicle for registration, ensuring that you have covered all of the requirements for vans that will be used to transport disabled passengers and outlining these as a part of the registration.
Some of the vehicles that have been approved include:
- 2006 – 2012 Toyota Tarago, seating one wheelchair and four other passengers;
- 2005 – 2011 Toyota Hiace, seating two wheelchairs and ten or eleven passengers when not carrying a chair;
- 2006 – 2012 Kia Grand Carnival, seating one wheelchair and four other passengers; and
- 2009 – 2011 Mercedes Sprinter or Volkswagon Crafter, seating either two or four wheelchairs with either eight or ten passengers when not carrying a chair.
As you can see from the above list, there are not all that many vehicles that have been approved for wheelchair conversions for taxis. For a smaller, more compact option you should choose either a Toyota Tarago or a Kia Grand Carnival. If you do not mind driving a larger van, you can choose the Toyota Hiace, the Mercedes Sprinter or the Volkswagon Crafter. Just make sure that you are comfortable with the vehicle that you have selected. Business To Business Braeside VIC Verified Business
