Community Buses provide affordable transport for community groups with costs subsidised by the City of Greater Geelong.
The fleet of modern and reliable mini buses are available for hire by non-profit volunteer run, incorporated community groups.
To better serve our community, priority is given to applicants that are disadvantaged geographically, physically, socially or economically.
Buses are not available for use by commercial organisations, for paying
passengers or for parties.
- The bus sizes include a 9 seater (with hoist to accommodate one wheelchair), 8 x 12 seaters and 1 x 22 seater. All seating numbers include the driver.
- Eligible community groups are required to supply their own driver who must have a current full Australian Drivers Licence. An articulated licence is required by the driver of the 22 seater bus.
- A cost of $26 applies to the 9 and 12 seater buses and $45 applies to the 22 seater bus for each 4 hour period, or part thereof. The maximum fee for any 1 day for the 9 and 12 seater buses is $78 and $135 for the 22 seater bus (these prices include GST and are effective from July 2008).
For further information about hiring a bus including Locations and Conditions of Use, please see the Community Buses... going places brochure link below.
Before any bus hire can be approved, Group and Driver Registration forms are to be completed. They are available below in pdf format to print, or please telephone the City of Greater Geelong's Customer Service Department on 5227 0270.
When all forms have been completed, please return them by post to: Community Facilities Unit, City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220, or by fax to Community Facilities on 03 5227 0737. (They cannot be completed and submitted on line).
