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Community Buses
Our community buses are available for hire by non-profit, volunteer-run, incorporated community groups to transport their members to activities.
Buses are provided in good working order with a full tank of fuel.
Hire Eligibility
To better serve our community, priority is given to applicants that are disadvantaged geographically, physically, socially or economically. For example: older persons, people with disabilities, youth groups or isolated groups.
Our buses are not available for use by commercial organisations, for paying passengers or for parties.
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Available Buses
We have a modern fleet of reliable and economical mini buses:
- 1 x 9 seater bus (with wheelchair hoist)
- 8 x 12 seater buses
- 1 x 22 seater bus
located at:
- Leisurelink - 29 Reynolds Road, Belmont
- Operations Centre - 299 Anakie Road, Corio
- Operations Centre - McKenzie Street, Drysdale
- Civic Centre Carpark - Corner Gheringhap and Lt Malop Streets, Geelong
- Lara Sporting Club - Mill Road, Lara
- Gateway Automotive - 694 Bellarine Highway, Leopold
- Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre - Shell Road, Ocean Grove
All seating numbers include the driver.
The 22 seater bus is not available from November - May as it is on standby for emergency use on Total Fire Ban Days.
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Booking Periods
Community buses can be booked for a maximum of 2 days.
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Bus Features
Our community buses are:
- all manual and use unleaded fuel
- not fitted with tow bars
Our 9 seater bus has wheelchair access and a wheelchair hoist.
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Driver Requirements
All drivers must be registered for your group and hold a full driver's licence. Probationary licences will not be accepted.
Drivers of the:
- 9 and 12 seater buses need to provide a copy of their car licence
- 22 seater bus must provide a copy of their light rigid licence
In addition to the licence requirements all drivers must:
- have a blood alcohol level of 0.00 percent, and
- not be under the influence of drugs.
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Hire Fees
We subsidise the costs to make this service more affordable for community groups.
Costs are calculated in 4 hourly blocks:
| Booking Period per day |
9 & 12 seater |
22 seater |
| Up to 4 hours |
$ |
29 |
$ |
50 |
| 4-8 hours |
$ |
58 |
$ |
100 |
| More than 8 hours |
$ |
86 |
$ |
150 |
For any journey over 400km there is an additional charge of 50 cents per kilometre. At the end of the journey a GST fee of 10 percent will be charged on the total excess kilometres used.
The bus will be provided to you with a full tank of petrol and must be returned with a full tank of petrol at your expense.
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Payments
Payment is required within 30 days of receiving an invoice. Payments require a reference or invoice number and can be made:
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Termination of Bookings
We reserve the right to terminate any booking or future bookings due to any breach of condition of hire and/or misconduct by patrons including non-payment.
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Cancellations
Normal hire charges will still apply and will be invoiced directly if you do not give us at least three working days notice of any cancellation.
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Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
Are strictly not permitted on our buses at any time.
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Overnight Parking
You must secure the community bus in off-street parking if your hire period is overnight.
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Height Limits
Under no cirucmstances are buses to be driven through an automatic carwash or driven into a commercial parking station as buses can be damaged.
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Destinations
Buses are not to be used for trips to hazardous areas.
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City Link
You are responsible for any toll fees or charges relating to City Link. A standard day pass can be purchased from:
If you forget to obtain a pass, you will be invoiced when we receive the late toll fine.
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Your Responsibilities
As a hirer, your responsiblities are to ensure the safety and comfort of all current and future users.
If possible, you should report any problems immediately to Customer Service.
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Accidents and Insurance
Damage must be reported to staff at point-of-hire as soon as possible. Complete the accident report form which is available from your point-of-hire.
You are responsible for paying the insurance excess of $1000 for any damage to the bus.
You must do everything necessary to enable the insurer of the bus to recover compensation from any third party in respect of damage to the bus.
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Checklist
The checklist provided at key collection (or in the bus) should be carefully completed at the beginning and end of the hire and returned with a copy of the fuel receipt and the bus keys at the pick up location.
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Emergency Situations
We are a member of the RACV. In the case of any difficulties, please contact the RACV by phone on 131 111.
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Cleaning the Bus
To keep hiring costs low, all bus users share the responsibility for cleaning the vehicle. After use, it is imperative that the bus is thoroughly cleaned.
This includes:
- removing all rubbish
- sweeping dust/crumbs/mud from floor and seats
Failure to do so will result in additional costs to your group and may jeopardise future bookings.
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Pick Up and Return
Please consider these requirements before making your booking:
Do not take the bus earlier than the booking day and time you have made.
We recommend drivers arrive 15 minutes early to give themselves time to check the condition of the bus.
You must return the bus at the agreed time.
Include time to clean the bus and fill with petrol on your return.
Make sure you attach the fuel receipt to the return checklist.
Failure to follow these requirements will result in additional costs to your group and may jeopardise future bookings. Additional costs may include a refuelling charge equal to the value of the petrol plus a $25 labour charge, and/or cleaning charges of up to $60.
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