Hire the community bus

Is my group eligible to use the bus?

You are eligible if your community group/organisation is:

• non-profit
• based in Cardinia Shire
• able to demonstrate you are providing services which directly and significantly benefit the whole community or a specific target group in Cardinia Shire.

• Priority is given to those who are disadvantaged geographically, physically, socially or economically.
• The bus is not to be used for private, commercial or profit-making purposes.
• We reserve the right to refuse a eject any booking.

Hire cost

• $8 per hour (including GST) - extra charge of 60 cents per kilometre for any journey over 400 kilometres.

What you need to provide with your booking request

• A valid copy of the nominated bus driver's licence.
• Transport Safety Victoria's certification or evidence that registration has been applied for.
• Copy of public liability insurance.

Make a booking request

To request to book the bus please email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au or call 1300 787 624 and let us know:  

• your community organisation’s name
• name of contact person
• contact person’s phone number and email address
• dates/times you want to book the bus.

We will get back to you to confirm availability and provide you with the forms to complete to finalise the booking.