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Approximately 30 million dollars per annum across 1,000 vehicles is spent on regional passenger transport in South Australia by government.

Whilst a number of important passenger transport services exist in South Australia (see below) there is still a need to improve access for regional South Australians to meet the unmet needs of the communities within regional South Australia. This has been the focus of the Integrated Transport Plans.

• Town Bus Services
  The State Government funds two thirds of the operating losses of regular passenger transport services in six provincial cities being Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier. Local councils fund the remaining third. These intra town route services are most similar to those provided in metropolitan Adelaide.



• Taxi Services
  Taxi services are operated in many regional towns and cities and provide 24 hour, door to door transport services. Services are either regulated by the Public Transport Division or local councils, depending on existing arrangements in each region. Taxi fares are based on pre-determined fares approved by the OPT or the council and must be made known to passengers prior to the beginning of their journey.
  
  
• Bus & Coach
  There are a number of commercial operators who provide a variety of transport services. These include route services, special event services and charters.
  
  
• Small Passenger Vehicles
  Other transport options also include small passenger vehicles such as hire cars. These are mostly based in the larger regional towns. These services range from traditional chauffeured services to general door to door transport. These services must be pre-booked.
  
  
• State and Commonwealth Government Owned Vehicles
  The Government is a significant owner and/or funder of passenger transport vehicles in regional South Australia, with the Education, Health and Veterans Affairs being dominant players. These services usually serve a particular client group and are not accessible to the wider community.
  
  
• Community Service Groups
  There are a significant number of unscheduled local passenger transport providers generally established for a specific group or need. These vary from church and community groups to council owned buses.
  
  
• Community Passenger Networks
  There are 11 Community Passenger Networks (CPN's) around South Australia funded jointly between the OPT and Home and Community Care (HACC). They primarily act as a transport brokerage and information service. Most CPN's also offer last resort transport for the transport disadvantaged for a donation using volunteer drivers. The CPNs provide a supportive role to exisiting services and assist in coordination of bookings for the special services.
  
  
  

  

Page last updated on March 23, 2005