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Sumida CityDisability

Sumida City Taxi / Fuel Common Vouchers (disability)

心身障害者福祉タクシー料金・自動車燃料費助成共通券

In short: ¥15,000–¥30,000 a year of vouchers usable for taxis or car fuel for people with disabilities.Not if own income exceeds the disability welfare allowance limit.(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Sumida City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/syougai/waribiki/taxi.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Which disabilities get which amount — see page.

Who qualifies

  • Not if own income exceeds the disability welfare allowance limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Sumida City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Disability

Disability. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Sumida City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • ¥30,000 / ¥25,000 / ¥20,000 / ¥15,000 a year by category, reduced by ¥5,000 per month of later application; +¥10,000 for grade-1 lower-limb/trunk, cerebral movement or kidney disabilities. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、心身障害者福祉タクシー料金・自動車燃料費助成共通券について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "心身障害者福祉タクシー料金・自動車燃料費助成共通券". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.