Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 40
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers eligible Hamilton residents a 40% discount on taxi fares. It supports accessible travel through subsidized taxi coupons for ATS users, with rides within Hamilton and select cross-boundary points.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Accessible taxi transportation for eligible City of Hamilton residents.
- Door-to-door shared-ride transit support through ATS and DARTS.
Documents Needed
- Completed ATS application form
- Approval letter from ATS
- ATS Photo ID card
- Piece of identification
- Proof of address
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- ATS registrants
- City of Hamilton residents
- People with physical or functional limitations
Who is not eligible
- Non-residents
- People not registered with ATS
- Anyone without a valid ATS Photo ID card
Eligible expenses
- Discounted taxi fare coupons for eligible trips.
- Taxi trips within Hamilton and select cross-boundary points.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Lost or stolen Taxi Scrip coupons.
- Tips for taxi drivers using coupons.
- Trips outside the permitted service area.
- Use by anyone other than the registered ATS customer.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Ancaster
- Dundas
- Flamborough
- Glanbrook
- Stoney Creek
Processing and Agreement
- ATS reviews the application and determines eligibility.
- Applicants are notified by letter of the decision.
- Taxi Scrip can be used only after ATS approval and ATS Photo ID issuance.
- Non-compliance may lead to suspension from the program.
Additional information
- Available only to ATS registrants.
- ATS Photo ID is required for purchase and use.
- Coupons are fully refundable if no longer needed.
- Lost or stolen coupons are not reimbursed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Taxi Scrip Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Taxi Scrip Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Taxi Scrip Program?
This program offers eligible Hamilton residents a 40% discount on taxi fares. It supports accessible travel through subsidized taxi coupons for ATS users, with rides within Hamilton and select cross-boundary points.
How much funding can be received?
Taxi Scrip Program Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $40 per project.
Who is eligible for the Taxi Scrip Program program?
To be eligible for the Taxi Scrip Program program, you must:
ATS registrant
Hamilton resident
Valid ATS Photo ID
What expenses are eligible under Taxi Scrip Program?
Accessible taxi transportation for eligible City of Hamilton residents.
Door-to-door shared-ride transit support through ATS and DARTS.
Who can I contact for more information about the Taxi Scrip Program?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at ATS@hamilton.ca or by phone at 905-529-1212.
Where is the Taxi Scrip Program available?
The Taxi Scrip Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Taxi Scrip Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Taxi Scrip Program is a Grant and Funding