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Wheelchair-accessible taxi shortage leaves people stranded, and socially isolated

Janine Lyon's day starts a week in advance. 

While most people have the privilege of simply grabbing the keys and racing out the door, the Ballarat woman spends a lot of time planning every single detail any time she wants to leave the house.

"I find I miss out on things; I've waited up to two hours at some stages to get home."

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