Council cabs
The Council cab service organises shared taxis at scheduled times for residents who find it difficult to get to their local shops.
You can use the Council cab if you are:
- over 60 years old, or
- mobility impaired, or
- a Pensioner Concession Card or Centrelink Seniors Card holder, or
- a child under the care of an eligible person, or
- a carer accompanying someone who is eligible
To make sure there is room for everyone, shopping is limited to five regular plastic bags or three recycled bags, or the equivalent, per passenger.
Operation times and costs
The Council cab operates weekly in most Brisbane suburbs. In some areas, services are offered twice a week. The service picks you up from your home and takes you to your local shopping centre.
Each one-way trip costs between $1 and $3. This fare is paid to the driver as you board.
Find out if your suburb is serviced. You can contact your Councillor for more details.
Book a Council cab
To book the Council cab service, phone 3403 2227 unless another phone number is listed beside your suburb. People who are hearing impaired can book through the ACE TTY service on 13 3677.
Reserve your seat on a Council Cab up to 12 noon the day prior to using the service. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available on request.
Flexiride Service
Partially funded by Council cabs, Flexiride offers a pre-booked, door-to-door, escorted shopping centre service to eligible residents of Wynnum, Manly and Lota. Visit the Lands Community Services website 
for details.
