About community transport
Knox City Council's Community Transport Program offers adaptable and accessible transport support for residents aged over 65 years and individuals living with disabilities.
Our aim is to empower the residents to maintain independence and actively engage in community life. The main goal is to deliver cost-effective assisted transport, addressing the unmet transport requirements for eligible residents in reaching retail and community destinations.
Our service does not cover transportation for medical or health appointments.
There are 3 types of service:
- a regular bus service providing access to local senior citizen clubs, programs and shopping
- an outings program offering day trips to interesting destinations around Melbourne
- an opportunity for eligible seniors' clubs and community groups to hire a community bus for social excursions.
Eligibility
You can use the services if you:
- are over 65 years
- are a Knox resident
- have a mobility impairment
- have no appropriate access to transport.
Community shopping bus
The community shopping bus offers eligible clients the opportunity to shop at Westfield Knox shopping centre and be socially active with people living in their neighbourhood.
The service is for residents who:
- live independently
- have no appropriate access to transport
- can shop without the help of a support worker.
The buses operate on a fortnightly or monthly basis.
The cost is $4.50 each way or $9 for a return trip.
Rowville to Scoresby shopping bus program
The Rowville to Scoresby shopping bus program provides eligible residents with convenient access to the Stud Park Shopping Centre while supporting social connection and independent living.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 9298 7373.
Commercial bus hire (Expression of interest)
We are considering a new commercial bus hire service and want to hear from local organisations that may use it. The proposed service would be separate from the existing excursion bus hire service for eligible seniors' clubs and community groups.
Organisations could use the service for:
- team building and workplace events
- staff development activities
- school excursions and educational programs
- community group outings
- weekend transport requirements
- after-hours transport needs.
Help shape a future service
Complete this short expression of interest form to help us plan the service. Your response does not commit your organisation to using the service. It will help us understand community demand and how local organisations may use the service.
The proposed commercial bus hire service would only be available to organisations and groups. It would not be available for private functions or individual hire.
Fees
To find out about our fees and charges, call our Community Transport team on 9298 7373.
Day outings
We offer a regular schedule of community outings to:
- local attractions
- exhibitions
- scenic drives
- dining experiences
- mystery tours.
Transport cost is $15 per outing but some destinations require a separate entry fee that you must pay on the day. You can bring or buy your own lunch.
No payment for transport is required on the day of the outing. An account will be sent to you every 4 weeks with payment details.
Download the brochures below to find out more information about the day outings.
For enquiries, please call 9298 7373.
Day outing brochures – September to December 2026
Excursions
Knox City Council offers 4 community buses to support not-for-profit seniors' clubs, senior community groups and organisations only.
Seniors' clubs within Knox are invited to hire these buses for planning and conducting outings for their members. Buses can be booked Monday to Thursday between 9 am and 4 pm. Bookings outside these hours (such as weekends) are subject to availability.
All bus bookings incur a hire fee based on the size of the bus and include a Knox Council driver.
Our bookings open in April each year for the following financial year. Eligible senior clubs/groups are allocated 2 excursions per financial year within each booking cycle. A rotation system applies to each group based on seasons to ensure fair and equitable access for eligible groups. Council strives to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee availability.
Buses are not available for individual use, private organisations, businesses, schools or on public holidays.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
We aim to contact you within 3 business days after receiving your enquiry.
Or call our Community Transport team on 9298 7373.
