There will be changes to your Logan DRT service from Sunday 31 August.
In Logan, on demand transport is known as DRT - short for Demand Responsive Transport.
DRT is a flexible, shared service that is designed to make it easier for you to get around your local area where buses and trains aren't available.
To connect to your local transport hub, or key locations such as shopping centres and medical facilities any day of the week, simply pre-book a vehicle to pick you up near your home.
There are three separate service areas in Logan (see map).
Suburbs
- Rochedale South
- Underwood
- Eagleby
- Carbrook
- Cornubia
- Loganholme
- Shailer Park
- Tanah Merah
- Boronia Heights
- Chambers Flat
- Hillcrest
- Logan Reserve
- Munruben
- Park Ridge
- Park Ridge South
Vehicles will pick you up near your house, preferred pickup address or at a pre-arranged location within the above suburbs.
The service will then drop you off at specific DRT meeting points at key locations (see full list of locations). If you've also booked a return journey from the same location, you'll need to wait for your service at this meeting point.
The operating hours are:
- Monday to Friday: 6am to 10pm
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 6am to 10pm
Booking your service is easy:
Step 1: Register
You can set up an account by:
- calling our delivery partner TransitCare on 1300 153 636
You only need to do this the first time you use the service.
If you have mobility needs, such as using a walking frame or a wheelchair, or have an assistance animal just tell us when you first register and the correct vehicle will be requested to pick you up every time you book.
Step 2: Book a trip
Making a booking by calling TransitCare on 1300 153 636 between 6am to 8pm, seven days a week.
If you need to travel between 6am and 8am, you'll need to call to book before 8pm the night before you travel. All other times you'll need to book at least two hours in advance.
Don't forget to book your return trip as well - this can be booked at the same time. You can also book future recurring trips.
Remember:
- allow extra travel time if you need to connect to a train or bus service
- bookings close two hours before travel, due to the shared nature of the service
- when you book your trip, tell the call centre operator the time you need to arrive at your destination (not your pick up time)
- as this is a shared service, you'll need to let the call centre operator know of any additional passengers (such as children or carers), luggage, prams or mobility aids that you need to travel with, to ensure that these can be accomodated in the vehicle.
Notifications
If you book your DRT trip on the same day you're travelling, you'll be told your pick up time over the phone when you make the booking.
If you need to book a trip in advance, you'll recieve a confirmation email with your pick up time the night before you travel.
At this stage, no further notifications are planned. We'll let you know if this changes
When using a Demand Responsive Transport service, you can only pay for your travel with cash or EFTPOS. If you're paying with cash, please ensure that you have the correct change to give the driver.
You'll be charged the same fare as you would when travelling on any Translink service. All public transport fares on Translink services in Queensland are a flat rate of 50 cents per journey, regardless of the distance travelled.
If you connect with another public transport service, you'll need to pay the additional relevant fare, which is 50 cents per journey across the network.
About concessions
50% concession fares no longer apply. Some customer groups and card holders receive free travel (providing they carry proof of their entitlement with them and show it to a driver or Authorised Person when asked).
Feedback from the community was considered extensively in the planning and design of the Logan DRT. We consulted from May to July in 2017 to develop a service that best responded to community needs.
We're actively monitoring and evaluating the service to best respond to your needs. We'd love to hear your feedback.
Use our feedback form or call us on 13 12 30 to let us know what you think.