Community Transport
The Community Passenger Network provides transport with a volunteer driver, where no other appropriate transport is available within the region.
A fee applies to help maintain and expand services.
The Tailem Bend Community Centre (TBCC) coordinates this service with the support of volunteer drivers.
The Service
- Operates Monday - Friday (excluding Public Holidays) *.
- Comfortable air-conditioned sedans.
- A carer or travel companion can travel free to support the passenger (conditions apply).
- Eligibility and conditions apply.
- Fee for service applies.
- Service is subject to volunteer and vehicle availability.
*(weekend emergency travel only will be considered)
Service Area
For eligible people living in the District Council areas of:
- Coorong.
- Karoonda East Murray.
- Southern Mallee.
- Rural City of Murray Bridge
- Renmark Paringa
- Berri Barmera
- Loxton Waikerie
- Tatiara
- Kingston
- Robe
- Grant
- Wattle Range
- Naracoorte Lucindale
- Mount Gambier
Eligibility
Refer to the Clients section of website.
Your eligibility will be assessed with each trip request.
Pricing Scale
PRICING SCALE SUBSIDISED
| Return Trip | One Way | |
| 0 - 5 km | $10.00 | |
| 6 - 50 km | $30.00 . | $20.00 |
| 51 - 150 km | $50.00 . | $40.00 |
| 151 - 250 km | $70.00 . | $50.00 |
| 251 - 450 km | $90.00 . | $60.00 |
| 450 - 600 km | $110.00 . | |
| 600 km + | Price on Application. |
PRICING SCALE NON-SUBSIDISED
| Return Trip | One Way | |
| 0 - 5 km | $20.00 | |
| 6 - 50 km | $60.00 . | $40.00 |
| 51 - 150 km | $100.00 . | $80.00 |
| 151 - 250 km | $140.00 . | $100.00 |
| 251 - 450 km | $180.00 . | $120.00 |
| 450 - 600 km | $220.00 . | |
| 600 km + | Price on Application.. |
- Prices are charged per client based on distance from client's home.
- Prices are subject to change
How to Book
Contact the TBCC team on 08 8572 3513.
Please provide at least three (2) business days' notice prior to your appointment.
Conditions
- Passengers are responsible for their own dietary needs.
- Passengers need to be respectful and considerate of volunteer drivers.
- No smoking