QLD Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Licence - Brisbane Metro
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Details
| Location | Brisbane, QLD 4000 |
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Licence Details
| Plate Type | Wheelchair Accessible (WAT) |
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| State / Jurisdiction | QLD |
| Service Area | Brisbane Metro |
| Plate Number | T-9826W |
| Transferable | Yes |
| Regulatory Authority | TMR |
| Annual Renewal Fee | $1,180.00 |
| Lease Status | Not Leased |
| Vehicle Required | Yes |
Description
Brisbane metropolitan Wheelchair Accessible Taxi (WAT) service licence for sale. WAT licences carry a condition requiring the vehicle to be wheelchair accessible, but in return benefit from government subsidies and dedicated demand.
Licence Details:
- Type: WAT (Wheelchair Accessible Taxi) service licence
- Area: Brisbane Metro / SE QLD
- Status: Active, currently operated with a compliant WAT vehicle
- Transferable: Yes, subject to TMR approval and WAT conditions being maintained
WAT Advantages:
- $25 lift payment (inc GST) per eligible wheelchair passenger trip through the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS)
- Priority booking status for wheelchair passengers
- Eligible for QLD Government WAT Co-Contribution Grant Scheme (up to $55,000 toward vehicle replacement costs)
- Less competition - WAT licences are fewer in number than conventional licences
- Growing demand as population ages and NDIS participation increases
Financial Performance:
- Current weekly gross (driver): $2,200-$2,800
- WAT subsidy payments add significantly to per-trip revenue
- Bailment income to owner (if leased): $350-$450/week
Important: Buyer must maintain a wheelchair accessible vehicle meeting TMR specifications (minimum 1300mm x 800mm x 1500mm wheelchair space). Vehicle is NOT included - licence only.
The QLD Government has extended WAT grant funding through to June 2026 ($6.3M allocation).
Transfer via TMR Form 14. Allow 4-6 weeks processing.
Licence Details:
- Type: WAT (Wheelchair Accessible Taxi) service licence
- Area: Brisbane Metro / SE QLD
- Status: Active, currently operated with a compliant WAT vehicle
- Transferable: Yes, subject to TMR approval and WAT conditions being maintained
WAT Advantages:
- $25 lift payment (inc GST) per eligible wheelchair passenger trip through the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS)
- Priority booking status for wheelchair passengers
- Eligible for QLD Government WAT Co-Contribution Grant Scheme (up to $55,000 toward vehicle replacement costs)
- Less competition - WAT licences are fewer in number than conventional licences
- Growing demand as population ages and NDIS participation increases
Financial Performance:
- Current weekly gross (driver): $2,200-$2,800
- WAT subsidy payments add significantly to per-trip revenue
- Bailment income to owner (if leased): $350-$450/week
Important: Buyer must maintain a wheelchair accessible vehicle meeting TMR specifications (minimum 1300mm x 800mm x 1500mm wheelchair space). Vehicle is NOT included - licence only.
The QLD Government has extended WAT grant funding through to June 2026 ($6.3M allocation).
Transfer via TMR Form 14. Allow 4-6 weeks processing.
Buyers should conduct independent due diligence. Taxi licence values are subject to regulatory change. VIC traditional taxi licences were abolished in 2017. NSW licence transfers banned from Feb 2023.
