Enhancement to the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS)

From 1 October 2024, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) will increase the Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI) criteria and corresponding subsidy rates for MSF-funded services and schemes. The PCHI revision aims to improve affordability and ensure that Singaporeans with greater needs receive continued support.

Overview

Persons with disabilities can apply ​for the means-tested subsidy for taxi travel for the purpose of school, work or employment-related training supported by SG Enable. The approved subsidy percentage applies to the total fare for each trip (which covers additional charges such as booking fees, peak period surcharges and ERP charges).

The subsidy amounts will depend on:

• Whether applicants are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents;
• Per capita monthly household income (PCHI); and
• Distance travelled between home and school/ work/ training.

Who Can Apply

• Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
• Certified to have a permanent disability based on any one of the following:​
  • Physical Disability: Requires some assistance with at least 1 of the 6 Activities of Daily Living due to physical impairment
  • Moderate visual impairment or worse in the better eye ​
  • Intellectual disability  
  • Autism

Proof of disability must be provided using the Disability Verification Form (DVF) completed by a relevant registered Healthcare Professional.

• Certified as unable to take public transport and totally dependent on taxi
• Currently schooling, working or attending employment-related training supported by SG Enable
• Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI) of $3,600 and below
• Annual Value (AV) of residence reflected on NRIC of $21,000 and below for households with no income
• Currently not owning any motor vehicles

How To Apply

Persons interested to apply for the Taxi Subsidy Scheme may submit their application as follows:

1. Online via eService (Applicant's SingPass required)
   
   
   
2. By Email
   Submit the completed application form together with all supporting
   documents in one attachment to tss@sgenable.sg.
   
   
3. By Post
   SG Enable - Taxi Subsidy Scheme
   20 Lengkok Bahru
   #01-01
   Singapore 159053

Required documents:

• Taxi Subsidy Scheme Application Form
  
  
• Copy of Applicant's NRIC (Front and Back) or Birth Certificate (where applicable)
  
  For Applicant < 21 years old
  
• Copy of Parent / Guardian's NRIC (Front and Back)
  
  
• Copy of Bank Book / Bank Statement showing the bank name, account number and account payee name in full
  
  
• Completed Means Test Declaration Form
  Note: You do not need to submit if you have been means tested within the past one year. If you are unsure on the validity of your means test, please complete a new form.
  
  
• Completed Travel Purpose Verification (Part 2 of Application Form)
  Note: Please request the school / employer / training provider to provide the required details applicable to you.
  
  
• Completed Medical Assessment Report (Part 3 of Application Form)
  Note: Please request a Singapore-registered Healthcare Professional from Public Hospitals or Social Service Agencies to complete the relevant sections in the report that is applicable to you depending on your disability condition.

• Completed Disability Verification Form (DVF)*
  Note: To be completed by a relevant registered Healthcare Professional for applicants:
  • whose disability status have not been verified, or
  • who have a new disability condition which has not been verified previously.

You may check if your disability status is already verified by logging into SupportGoWhere with your Singpass.

*Please note that a submitted Disability Verification Form (DVF) does not mean that your disability status has been verified.

• There will be no refund of any costs / fees incurred to apply for the scheme.

Application Processing Time

The application will be processed within 15 working days upon complete document submission. The TSS Card will be sent out within 2-4 weeks upon final approval. (Note: Issuance of the TSS Card is only applicable to approved applicants utilising the Taxi Subsidy Scheme for school and/or work.)

More Information

For more information on the Taxi Subsidy Scheme, please visit the frequently asked questions.

Have additional enquiries? Contact SG Enable at contactus@sgenable.sg or call 1800-8585-885.