Hawkesbury, NSW

HAWKESBURY YOUTH TRANSPORT PROJECT (HAWKESBURY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT)
HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL
www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

The Hawkesbury Youth Transport Project offers a range of subsidised transport options for youth groups and individual young people.

The project has been auspiced by Hawkesbury Community Transport for approximately two years. It primarily targets young people aged 12-17 in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area and has provided a regular youth bus as a "drop-home" service from regular events / activities. It also provides subsidised bus hire to incorporated youth organisations in the Hawkesbury. This year it has launched "FREE CAB" using CabCharge (Taxi) vouchers provided each month to young people.

CONTACT:
Judy Neate
Transport Manager
Peppercorn Services Inc.
PH. 4587 0222

 

	FORUM PRESENTATION DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION MS Powerpoint - 208K - 6 slides Hawkesbury Community Transport Service Hawkesbury Youth Transport Project Auspisced by Hawkesbury Community Transport Service since Feb 2001. Stated purpose to “increase access to out-of-hours transport services for young people & young mothers, including the disabled, in the Hawkesbury LGA”. Assistance in developing services provided by a Youth Transport Advisory Committee. Currently providing a ‘drop home’ bus service from Saturday night disco. Offering a subsidised bus hire service for youth groups. Offering a “ cab-charge voucher” subsidy transport service for young people, from isolated parts of the LGA, to return home after an activity or event. Cab Charge Voucher Transport Use in LGA only, Drop home service, Personal use only, not transferable, Misuse will result in permanent cancellation, Used in conjunction with cash or pooled, Not replaced if lost or stolen, Renewable on a monthly basis provided last month’s issue used Depending on area of residence can be as high as $45.00 per trip. Since inception of ‘Cab Charge Voucher” system $1,800 in vouchers have been issued but only $400 has been used. New Initiative Being Examined – ‘co-ordinated car pool’ service to link parents who are willing to transport young people to and from activities.