Transport

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Community Transport

Coffs Harbour, Bellingen & Nambucca Community Transport (CBNCT) provides transport assistance for people who have difficulty using ordinary public transport.  People eligible to use Community Transport include older people, people with disabilities and carers.

Services may also be provided for people who live in isolated areas, or who need to travel at times when ordinary services are not available or suitable.

Local and long distance transport can be provided for:

  • Regular door to door shopping trips
  • social and recreational outings
  • medical appointments
  • hospital and other visiting
  • other services and appointments etc

CBNCT aims to assist passengers to remain independent and socially active.

  • Services are provided using either service owned minibuses or cars, volunteers driving their own cars or contracted mainstream buses and taxis.
  • CBNCT buses are equipped with lifts, allowing wheelchair access and easier entry for those who find steps difficult to manage.
  • The service is supplied using the most appropriate form of transport to meet the individual needs of each passenger.
  • Most services are provided door to door.

Further information and bookings

Coffs Harbour - 8/15 Park Avenue. Phone 6651 1137
Bellingen - 1 Old Bellingen Chambers, Oak Street. Phone 6655 2221
Nambucca - 22 Princess Street, Macksville. Phone 6568 3250.

Office hours - 8.30am to 5.00pm
Monday to Friday (not public holidays) 

Passenger payments and contributions towards the cost of providing transport are greatly appreciated and assist in improving and extending available services.

Other Transport Options

Bellingen Shire Taxis - 6655 2221

Taxi Transport 7 days. Wheelchair Transport Patient Transport 24hrs from Coffs and Bellingen Hospitals DV Emergency Transport to safe Houses Taxi Tucker & Deliveries ( especially for the elderly / Special Needs clients) Phone: 6655 2221 ( Pre Bookings Preferred)

Busways - 131 500

Busways is a private bus operator that services the Bellingen Shire. They operate services that can get you to and from: Bellingen, Repton, Mylestom, Urunga Coffs Harbour and more. Check out their website for current and up to date timetables: www.transportnsw/info

Dorrigo Community Bus - 6657 2896

The Dorrigo Support Centre has an 18-seater bus that can be hired by contacting the Dorrigo Support Service, who manages the bus with the help of the Hickory House Management Committee: https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Community/Halls-for-Hire/Hickory-House.

The bus is heavily used by the community therefore early booking is advised. A fuel card is included, and a copy of the driver’s light rigid licence is required. Please contact the Dorrigo Support Centre on 6657 2896 for more information.

Dorrigo Bus Service - 6657 1096

Dorrigo Bus Service provides day charter services for local schools and sports groups. They are also available for weddings or various other events on weekends. For more information head to their webpage: www.dorrigobus.com.au

Dorrigo Transit - 5625 0065

On demand door to door transfers from, to and through the Dorrigo area. Contact by phone or email: admin@dorrigotransit.com.au

Missy My Driver - 0476 919 142

Cathryn McGuire (Missy) is a Dorrigo based authorised booking service provider - point to point transport driver. For more information contact Missy on: 0476 919 142

 

 

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