Bribie Island Set for New On Demand Transport Service

Bribie Island residents will have another option for getting around from November 30, when a new shared transport service begins a three-year trial connecting passengers with shopping centres, healthcare facilities, community destinations, and public transport links.

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The Bribie Island On Demand Transport service will operate seven days a week, allowing passengers to arrange trips in advance rather than relying solely on conventional fixed-route bus services. Journeys will cost 50 cents each under Queensland’s Permanent 50 Cent Fares arrangement, regardless of distance travelled.

The service is designed to cover areas where regular public transport is not currently available or practical. Passengers will be able to travel between their homes within a designated service area, known as a roam zone, and a selection of key destinations across the island.

It will also allow trips between two designated destinations, providing another way to move between different parts of Bribie without having to organise separate transport.

Ten destinations included in the service

Translink has published a list of 10 key locations that passengers will be able to access through the service. These include Bribie Island Central, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Bongaree Jetty and Bongaree Plaza, as well as the shopping areas at Bellara and Banksia Beach.

Other designated destinations are Bribie Island RSL Club, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre, Bribie Island Sports Complex and Woorim Beach. The locations cover a range of everyday activities, including shopping, healthcare, recreation and community participation. Passengers can also use the service to connect with the wider Translink network.

The defined roam zone is an important part of the arrangement. It determines where passengers can be collected and dropped off, so residents should check the published service area map before making travel arrangements.

Early starts and weekend services

Operating hours will vary depending on the day. Weekday services will run from 4.30am to 10pm, giving passengers an option for early morning and evening travel. Saturday operations will run from 7am to 10pm, while Sunday and public holiday services will be available between 7am and 7pm.

Bookings will open when the service launches on November 30. Passengers will be able to reserve trips up to seven days ahead through the Translink On Demand app, the online booking portal or by calling 13 12 30.

A booking will be compulsory for every journey, including the return trip. Passengers will need to provide their pickup location, destination and preferred travel time. Translink will then provide an estimated arrival time as part of the booking process.

Every trip costs 50 cents

The flat 50-cent fare will apply regardless of how far passengers travel within the service area. The Bribie Island service will operate on a cashless basis. Passengers can pay using a contactless debit or credit card or a go card, tapping on and off at the beginning and end of their journey.

The three-year trial was announced as part of efforts to improve local transport coverage, with the service intended to provide another option for residents travelling to essential services and community facilities.

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Transport and Main Roads Minister Brent Mickelberg said the arrangement would give island residents greater choice, while Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan identified improved local transport as an initiative she had advocated for the community.

The service is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 30, marking the start of the trial period. Residents can check the designated travel area, destinations, operating hours and booking arrangements through Translink’s Bribie Island On Demand Transport information page.

Published 10-November-2026