On demand transport trial coming to Bribie Island
Improved public transport is coming to Bribie Island with Caboolture Bus Lines (CBL) awarded the contract for a new three-year on demand transport (ODT) trial.
The trial is scheduled to start in late 2026 and will follow the same operating model as existing Translink ODT services on the Gold Coast, Hervey Bay and Toowoomba.
ODT is a flexible public transport option connecting people with essential services such as local healthcare providers, employment opportunities, shopping precincts, community facilities, and the wider public transport network. It brings together people who are looking to travel at the same time, picking them up near their homes and taking them to and from selected key locations within a defined service area.
The trial will improve public transport coverage across the island, including locations where regular public transport services are not currently available or possible. All services will be fully accessible and easy to access.
The service is proposed to operate seven days a week.
Fares are just 50 cents, and customers will have the option of tapping on and off with their Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, smartphone or other smart device, or a go card.
Customers will be able to book in advance via phone, website or app, providing a range of convenient access options.
Further details about the destinations of Bribie Island ODT will be released closer to the commencement of the service.
More information on how ODT works is available at translink.com.au/ondemand or by calling 13 12 30.