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WAV17 launches next Monday - April 3rd.

Are you applying to the National Transport Authority for grant support to purchase a Wheelchair Accessible Taxi??

From the 3rd of April applicants will be able to download the form WAV17a from
www.nationaltransport.ie to apply for the WAV17 grant. At this preliminary stage the form does not ask for registration or VIN numbers but it does request applicants to be aware of the following conditions;

The grant available for a wheelchair accessible taxi that is,

Less than 3 months old and under 3,000 miles = €10,000

………………………………..From 3 months to 1 year = €8,000

…………………………………….From 1 year to 2 year = €6,500

…………………………………….From 2 year to 3 year = €5,000

…………………………………….From 3 year to 4 year = €4,000

…………………………………….From 4 year to 5 year = €3,500

…………………………………….From 5 year to 6 year = €3,000
 

 

The key dates used to identify age is the date of first registration (including if vehicle was previously registered outside Ireland) and the date of licence. Once the grant has been awarded, awardees have 90 days to complete the process and log final documents with the Taxi Regulator.

McElmeel Mobility offer a range of conversions, from lowered floor vehicles, wedged floor, standard floor with ramp and tracked floor with lift. If you have specific query phone 0044 2837 525 333 and ask for Anton.



We have also created a G9 compliant adaptation for 8/9 seat vehilces, including the Ford, Opel , Renault , Mercedes and Volkswagon.

McElmeel Mobility conversion includes the following;

• Change handle colour at side doors.

• Supply and fit 4 point wheelchair anchorage system.

• Supply and fit 3 point wheelchair passenger restraint system.

• Supply and fit passenger seatbelt system complete with upper anchorage system.

• Provide strength test reports for all of the above.

• Supply and fit aesthetic head height adjustment to comply with necessary space requirements.

• Supply and fit compliant gate ramp system.

• Supply user manual.

• NSAI certification.


    Price €4,000 plus VAT IE


Additional extras;

• Manually retractable side swing side step £990 + VAT IE no.

• Electric winch €595 + VAT IE no.





You should also be aware, the vehicle should be twin sliding door and
not have rear tinted windows.

Phone ANTON on 0044 2837 525 333 for more information.

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