Does the NDIS Pay for Fuel or Car Running Costs?
No — fuel, rego, insurance and servicing are everyday running costs the NDIS doesn't cover. Transport funding is separate; here's what it helps with.
No. Fuel, registration, insurance and servicing of a private car are everyday running costs — the kind everyone with a car has — so the NDIS doesn't pay them. Transport funding is a separate thing that helps you get around; it's not a fuel reimbursement.
The short answer
Why running costs aren't funded
Running costs vs transport funding
What to do instead
Bringing it together
Frequently asked questions
Can I use transport funding to pay for petrol?
Transport funding isn't designed as a fuel reimbursement — it's there to help you get around when your disability means you can't use public transport, spent flexibly on options like taxis or rideshare. It's not a top-up for the petrol in your own car. If you drive yourself, fuel remains an everyday…
Does the NDIS help with car registration or insurance?
No — registration, insurance, servicing and repairs are everyday running costs that everyone with a car pays, so they aren't funded. Some people with disability qualify for state concessions on registration, which is worth checking. The NDIS funds disability-specific supports, not the general costs…
What car-related costs can the NDIS actually cover?
The NDIS can fund disability-specific vehicle modifications — such as hoists, ramps and hand controls — as Capital assistive technology, following an OT and driver assessment. It can also provide transport funding to help you get around if you can't use public transport. It won't buy the car or…