Public and community transport

There are various public and community transport options available for our residents. Services include bus, Council cab services, subsidised taxi travel, patient travel services, aged care transport, NDIS transport and many more options.

Services are available through the Federal Government, State Government, Local Government and community providers. Eligibility requirements may apply to some services.

To view details and timetables for each service, access the relevant link below.

Federal Government
My Aged Care transport

A help at home service that enables eligible people to get around and stay connected in the community.

NDIS transport

Funding assistance through NDIS for transport assistance for people who cannot use public transport due to a disability.

State Government
Translink Toowoomba bus network

Scheduled and on-demand bus services across Toowoomba, Highfields and Westbrook.

Translink school bus services

Dedicated school bus routes with fare assistance for eligible students.

Queensland community support scheme

Assisting people otherwise not eligible for NDIS to live independently, increase connections, participate in the community and reduce isolation.

Taxi subsidy scheme

Subsidised taxi travel for eligible people with disability.

Patient transport service

Non-urgent ambulance transport when community, public or private transport is unavailable.

Patient travel subsidy scheme

Financial assistance for specialist medical travel when services are not available locally.

Community Transport Program

Supporting people who have trouble accessing transport options to get around their local community.

Toowoomba Regional Council
FlexiLink trial services

FlexiLink provides affordable, reliable and accessible pre-booked taxi transport, connecting people with limited transport options to existing public transport services.

Council cabs

Affordable transport for eligible residents to travel from home to their nearest shopping centre one day per week.

Public Transport Levy initiatives

The Public Transport Levy is playing a key role in improving public transport across the Region, including the provision of affordable transport via our Council cabs service, bus stop accessibility upgrades and bus service improvements.

Read more about current and upcoming initiatives.

Community
Oakey community bus

Volunteer-run bus service between Oakey and Toowoomba. 

Pittsworth bus

Scheduled weekday bus service between Pittsworth and Toowoomba.

Millmerran community bus
Operates from Millmerran to
Toowoomba and between Millmerran and Wylahra Grove Community Hall with same day return. Useful for those without access to transport
for medical visits and other personal requirements.