Whether it’s a ride on our community bus or a lift to the shops in a van, we have transport options to help you get around your local area.
Community Bus Book and Ride
Book and Ride is a door-to-door service supported by the City of PAE that is proudly driven by Council volunteer drivers.
This service travels to specific destinations, including shopping centres, at set times.
This service will pick you up directly outside your property (where possible) and transport you to one of the set destinations. Travel times may vary depending on passenger numbers.
To use this service, all one-off single bookings need to be made at least two business days prior to your required day of transport. Regular bookings can be placed at the time of initial booking. Cancellations must be advised when not using the service as seats are limited.
Eligibility:
- Live within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- Have difficulty accessing public transport and no access to a private vehicle
- Be independent at the destination and for the duration of time shopping or outing
- Be at the designated area for pick up for both arrival and departure on time
- Have the capacity to book or cancel service when necessary
- Not be receiving Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) transport services
We need to collect some information about you before you commence using the service. You can contact us by phone on 8405 6086 to provide these details prior to using the service, or submit a referral online.
Transport services may be cancelled should drivers be unavailable or if passengers do not follow the Community Bus Code of conduct.
For further information please phone: 8405 6086
Our community bus is proudly driven by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteer driving, you can find out more about volunteering here.
Hail and ride
For timetable information, including pick-up times for a community bus running in your area, click on one of the links below, visit your local library or community centre, or give us a call on 8405 6086 to request a printed timetable.
The hail and ride circuits pick up passengers from anywhere along the circuit before the timetabled pick-up time. Times listed are approximate only, so please check this website for any circuit timetable updates or cancellations.
Please note that the community bus won’t pick up passengers from any Adelaide Metro bus stop or from any location where the bus can’t legally or safely stop.
Dial and ride
This service will pick you up directly outside your property (where possible). To use this service, make a booking before 5pm on the Monday of the week that you need to be picked up. We will collect some basic personal details from you at the time you make your booking.
For Route 3 and 4 bookings, call our Community Services team on 8405 6086.
Book a dial and ride on 8405 6086
Community bus charter service
Community buses can be chartered by local community groups that are based within the City of PAE and have limited access to affordable transport. Times and availability may vary. You can find out more on the community bus charter booking form.
Home Support Vans Service
Designed for residents who can shop independently but require transport to get there. Volunteer drivers assist with transporting passengers on this service.
- Residents are picked up from their home and driven to and from a nearby shopping centre.
- Travel to selected social groups may also be provided.
- Vans travel to various shopping destinations both within and just outside the Council area
- Due to space restrictions on the vans, shopping bags are limited to two per person. Small portable shopping trolleys or walkers that can be folded may be taken on this service
- Eligibility criteria applies along with a referral from My Aged Care.
Cost: $6 per return trip
Please call 8405 6804 to enquire about the services provided and eligibility criteria
Medical Transport Service
This service is designed to take residents to their medical appointments and other health related appointments. Transport is provided as a one-way transport using volunteers or taxis whenever possible. Type of transport will vary depending on availability.
- Service provided on a short term/ad hoc basis only
- This program is not an emergency service. Minimum two working days’ notice is required for the majority of requests
- Service is available from 8.30am to 4pm - Monday to Friday
- Eligibility criteria applies along with a referral from My Aged Care
Contribution costs apply
Please call 8405 6804 to enquire about the services provided and eligibility criteria