I am constantly amazed at how the people we pay to run our Regional Council and governing bodies operate, with a total lack of common sense.
Several years ago the LTSA reviewed the nationwide Total Mobility Scheme and identified areas of concern. One of which was the lack of transport choice offered to people with disabilities or impaired mobility, by allowing only taxi companies to offer the half priced voucher system.
This is a breach of the Human Rights Act, by discriminating against these people in society.
The LTSA also noted that by allowing other small operators to compete, could only help to improve services and control prices.
Recently, EBOP declined my submission for other operators to be allowed to compete on an even playing field with the taxis.
My business was designed specifically to help the elderly and people with mobility issues to travel in a friendly, reliable and safe environment.
Our charges are competitive against the taxis, so come on EBOP, you are paid with our money to make things better for the community, not discriminate against possibly the most needy section of our society.

Jackie Clark
Driving Miss Daisy BOP Limited

Editor's note:
The regional council has been invited to respond. At time of going to press, a reply had not been received.