Accessible Rideshare Group
Transport should be
easy for everyone
Accessible Rideshare Group is a transport membership funded by your DSS flexible disability funding, designed to support your local travel with Uber. Because getting where you need to go should be accessible and stress-free every day.
Join the waitlist
Use your Individualised Funding or Enabling Good Lives budget to join Accessible Rideshare Group and travel easy with access to fully funded Uber rides.
How it works
1. Join
Sign up and choose the membership level that fits your travel needs. We provide the details you need to submit this to your funding host as a disability support.
2. Activate
Once confirmed, we'll email you a unique invitation code. Entering this code in your Uber app activates your membership for the duration of your current funding cycle.
3. Travel
Book rides directly through the Uber app to get where you need to go. Your trips are automatically covered by your Accessible Rideshare Group membership. How does Uber work?
4. Track
Login to our portal to manage your transport allowance and track your membership usage.
Frequently asked questions
Why join Accessible Rideshare Group?
An Accessible Rideshare Group membership gives you the freedom to travel locally without worrying about expensive out-of-pocket costs. Your membership makes the most of your DSS flexible funding by covering the full fare on all your Uber rides.
You're travelling with certainty. You'll never worry about unexpected costs or whether your ride is coming. You can track your driver's arrival in real-time, share your trip status with loved ones, and travel in a standard car without the stigma of a marked van.
Am I eligible?
Recent changes to Disability Support Services funding give you greater choice and control over the supports you receive. You're eligible to join Accessible Rideshare Group if you receive DSS Flexible Funding, including:
- Carer Support
- Individualised Funding (IF Personal Care, IF Household Management, IF Respite, Enhanced Individualised Funding)
- Enabling Good Lives Personal Budgets
How is this different from Total Mobility Scheme?
The Total Mobility Scheme has its limits. It covers up to 75% of a fare (decreasing to 65% in 2026), but you still have to pay the rest, and it doesn't currently work with Uber.
Accessible Rideshare Group works differently. Because your membership is fully covered by your Individualised Funding or EGL budget, there are no out-of-pocket costs when you ride. Plus, you get the speed, reliability and convenience of Uber.
Is Uber accessible?
Yes! Uber's app is fully accessible for VoiceOver or TalkBack users. You are also legally entitled to bring your service animal on any Uber trip.
If you use a foldable wheelchair, walker, or cane, standard Uber vehicles can usually accommodate you. However, please note that Uber in New Zealand cannot currently accommodate non-foldable motorised wheelchairs.
Is Uber right for me?
Uber offers incredible freedom—you see the price upfront, track your driver's arrival, and travel on your own schedule.
It is a "curbside-to-curbside" service. While drivers are generally helpful, they are not trained carers and cannot provide full door-to-door physical assistance or manual handling. If you are comfortable getting in and out of a standard vehicle independently (or with a support person you travel with), it's a game-changer.
What are membership tiers?
We offer different membership tiers based on how much travel you do. When you sign up, we'll help you select a tier that provides the right amount of Uber availability for your lifestyle, with the flexibility to change it later if your needs evolve.
It all sounds great! How do I become a member?
Our membership launches in April 2026. Join the waitlist now, and you'll be the first to know when we're up and running.
Still have questions? Email us at hello@accessibleridesharegroup.org.nz
We're breaking down the transport barriers that stand between you and the people and places important in your life, making it easier for you to travel confidently and independently.
Join the waitlist
Join the waitlist now and be the first to know when we're up and running. We'll keep you in the loop with updates, launch announcements, and everything you need to get started as an Accessible Rideshare Group member.