The Queensland Government has started a procurement process to establish a trial of On Demand Transport (ODT) on Bribie Island.
ODT is a flexible, shared, and pre-booked transport service designed to provide access in areas where regular public transport is limited or unavailable. The service aims to connect residents to key local destinations such as workplaces, healthcare facilities, shopping centres, and the wider public transport network.
Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan said the service was about helping locals stay connected and participate in their community.
“This trial is something residents have been needing and it’ll supplement existing public transport options and strengthen community connections,” Ms Doolan said.
Procurement and Next Steps
The Department for Transport and Main Roads opened the market last month to select an operator for the Bribie Island trial. Currently, on demand transport is already in place in locations including the Gold Coast, Logan, Toowoomba, Tamborine Mountain, Ipswich, and Hervey Bay.
“Following the procurement process, Translink will work with the successful proponent to finalise service areas and commencement dates for next year,” Ms Doolan said.
“Bookings will be able to be made through the Translink On Demand app which also provides customers with service tracking and real-time notifications of their service.”
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