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Learn about Council’s shared transport service. Eligible users can book this service to help them with essential shopping.

A male cab driver assisting a female passenger into a Council Cab.

About Council Cabs

Council offers a shared transport service for those who find it difficult to access essentials, such as grocery shopping, banking or post office services.

Council Cabs transports eligible users to and from shopping centres within their local area on set days and times.

Each one-way trip costs between $1 to $2.50, to be paid to the driver before departure.

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Holiday service changes

Good Friday:

There will be no Council Cab services on the Good Friday public holiday, Friday 18 April 2025.

Services that fall on the public holiday will be replaced with services on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. Please book by midday Thursday the 17th of April, 2025.

Anzac Day:

There will be no Council Cab services on the Anzac Day public holiday, Friday 25 April 2025.

Services that fall on the public holiday will be replaced with services on Tuesday 29 April 2025. Please book by midday Thursday 24 April 2025.

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Council Cabs eligibility 

You can use Council Cabs if you:

  • are 60 years or older, or
  • have a mobility impairment, or
  • hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
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Important things to know

  • Mobility aid and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available on request.
  • A child under the care of an eligible passenger can travel for free.
  • Council Cabs honour the Queensland Government Companion Card, allowing free travel for carers.
  • Each passenger is limited to 3 green/reusable or 5 plastic shopping bags (or equivalent) per trip. This is to ensure that there is enough space for all users.

Council Cabs schedule

Check the schedule to find available Council Cabs services in your area.

You can search using your destination or suburb.

Book a Council Cab

To book a Council Cab, phone 07 3403 2227.

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Important things to know

  • The cut off for reservations is 12 noon on the day before travel.
  • Advise if you have mobility equipment or require a wheelchair accessible taxi.
  • You can inform Council Cabs if you would like your reservation to be permanent.

Personalised Public Transport

Council’s low-cost Personal Public Transport service helps connect Brisbane residents to their local hubs.

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Woman hailing a Black & White taxi which is badged with a branded Council Personalised Public Transport sign.