Northside

Free Community Transport

Northside Community Service offers a free 15-seater bus (with wheelchair access) and two 9 seater vans for organisations in Canberra, available for booking on weekdays and weekends.

Free Community Transport Now Available!

Are you part of a local not-for-profit, community group, school, or support organisation?

We’ve got great news for you!

Our Free Community Transport Program is here to help YOU get moving!

  • No cost for eligible groups.
  • Flexible & convenient for events, outings, and regular programs.
  • Inclusive & accessible – supporting local initiatives and community connection.

Our fleet includes:

  • 1 Minibus (15 seats + wheelchair access with ramp)
  • 2 x 9-seater vans

Driver options:

If you have a driver with a current Heavy Vehicle license, they can drive the minibus. Alternatively, we can provide a driver depending on availability. Our vans can be driven using a standard Class C license.

Whether you’re planning a seniors’ day out, a youth group excursion, or a cultural event – we’ve got your transport covered! *Trips are limited to ACT, Yass, Bungendore, Queanbeyan and Braidwood areas.

Booking the Northside Community Bus is easy.

Simply fill out the enquiry form with your preferred booking times and dates, and we’ll take care of the rest.

What are you waiting for?

BOOK NOW!

Start by completing an enquiry with the form below.

FREE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ENQUIRY FORM


Community Needs Survey

With the support of the ACT Government, Northside Community Service (Northside) has been a proud provider of transport services to the community for many years. Thank you to all of those individuals and organisations who make use of this service and help us demonstrate its value.

Northside is committed to ensuring our programs best meet the needs of our community and in order to do so, are seeking some feedback from you to help inform how we continue to improve and evolve what we offer.

This survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and will be open between Thursday 16th and Wednesday 29th October. All answers are confidential and voluntary.

Please click the button below to access the online survey form.

SURVEY FORM

If you would like to complete the word version of the survey, download the word document, attach it to your email and send it to: CommunityDevelopment@northside.asn.au

Download Community Bus Survey Document

*This community bus is proudly funded by the ACT Government

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Highlights
  1. Increased Mobility for Community Groups
  2. Support for Vulnerable Populations
  3. Strengthened Community Connections
  4. Cost Savings for Nonprofits
  5. Enhanced Participation in Community Events
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For more information contact the Northside Engagement Team:

02 6171 8000, communitydevelopment@northside.asn.au

Terms & Conditions
  1. Pick-up and return location: NCS Head Office, 2 Rosevear Pl, Dickson.
  2. NCS drivers are available 8am – 6pm on weekdays only.
  3. Drivers assigned by the hirer will need to complete a Northside Community Service Volunteer Induction (approx. 2hrs).

Download Community Transport Flyer (Free Transport)

Download Free Community Transport for December Trips

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