The Wollondilly Shire Council Community Bus is available for use by community groups within the Shire for a nominal fee.
Coronavirus Update
Due to circumstances caused by the Coronavirus, our Community Bus service is currently suspended. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
About the Community Bus
Council’s Community Bus is available to local non-profit community based organisations and groups, to provide services which directly and significantly benefit either the whole of the Wollondilly community, or a specific target group within the Wollondilly area. The bus is provided to assist those sections of our community that are transport disadvantaged. Council maintains a register of authorised volunteers drivers for the community bus only drivers listed in that register are eligible to drive the bus.
Apply to Hire the Community Bus
If you wish to hire the Community Bus, please fill in our Community Bus Hire Application Online Form or download the PDF Community Bus Application Form.
If you wish to be a volunteer driver, please fill in our Volunteer Community Bus Driver Application Online Form or download the PDF Volunteer Drivers Form.
Contact
Councils Community Projects Officer - Ageing and Disability on (02) 4677 1100 or council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I volunteer as a Community Bus Driver?
Yes! To become an authorised driver of the vehicle, the driver must complete the volunteer community bus driver form and provide a copy of your current Class LR or above drivers licence. New drivers must complete a 2hr orientation course including a familiarisation drive with a heavy vehicle driving instructor prior to driving the community bus for any community groups. Our volunteer community bus drivers will not incur any out of pocket expense.
How do I find out if the bus is available & what days can the bus be hired?
You can check on the availability of the Community Bus by contacting Council's Community Projects Officer - Ageing and Disability on 4677 1100 or council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
How much does it cost to hire the bus & how far can I go in the bus?
From 1 July 2019 a fee of $30.00 (GST inclusive) per booking within the Shire and $57.00 (GST inclusive) per booking outside of the Shire.
You may cover 300km on a round trip when you hire the bus. The bus is provided with a full tank of fuel when the user collects it from the Council depot and it must be returned with a full tank of fuel.
Who can drive the bus?
Council maintains a register of authorised drivers; only drivers listed in that register are eligible to have control of the vehicle at any time.
