The Tasman Community Bus service provides affordable and practical transport for residents of the Tasman region. One bus operates the scheduled route to Sorell on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while the second supports the Tasman Ex-Services Club courtesy service. Both buses may also be available for approved community use when they are not undertaking their assigned services.

The scheduled service operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the Tasman region and Sorell. The confirmed timetable and stop times will be published on this website before the service commences..

Yes. The scheduled community bus service is provided free of charge.

Yes. Seats must be booked in advance so we can manage capacity and confirm who will be travelling. You can book through this website or contact Tasman Council if you need assistance.

Bookings can be made through the website at any time, subject to seat availability. Bookings will close at the time shown on the booking page before each scheduled service.

You will receive a confirmation email containing the details of your booking. If you do not receive confirmation, please check your junk or spam folder or contact Tasman Council.

Please cancel your booking as soon as possible using the link in your confirmation email or by contacting Tasman Council. This allows the seat to be offered to another passenger.

The service includes designated stops at Taranna, Port Arthur, White Beach, Nubeena, Premaydena, Koonya, Eaglehawk Neck, Murdunna and Sorell. Please refer to the route map for the precise stop locations.

Passengers should ordinarily use the designated stops. If you have a particular transport or mobility concern, please contact Tasman Council before booking to discuss whether assistance may be available.

No. The bus has a small step at the entrance and is not wheelchair accessible. If you use a mobility aid or have difficulty using steps, please contact us before booking so we can discuss your needs.

Small mobility aids may be carried where they can be safely stored. Please tell us about the mobility aid when booking so we can confirm that there is sufficient space and that it can be transported safely.

No identification is required to travel on the scheduled community bus service. Some information will be collected during booking so we can manage the passenger list and contact you about your journey if required.

Children under 16 may travel where appropriate supervision and safety requirements can be met. Please include children in the passenger numbers and contact Tasman Council before booking if a child restraint or other arrangement may be required.

Yes. Both buses may be available for approved community use when they are not operating the scheduled route or the Ex-Services Club courtesy service. Availability is subject to existing commitments, the proposed use, driver arrangements and the conditions of use.

No. A community-use submission is a request only. The booking is not confirmed until the details have been reviewed and you receive written confirmation.

No. A driver is not provided for community use. The organisation or group booking the bus must nominate a suitable driver.

The buses can be driven with a current Class C driver’s licence. However, the nominated driver must be approved before the booking is confirmed and meet any applicable accreditation, registration, insurance and other operating requirements.

Documents may be required depending on the organisation, proposed use and driver arrangements. The booking form will identify any documents that need to be submitted, and we will contact you if further information is required.

For community use, you do not need to select a particular bus. Submit your preferred date and times, and the most appropriate available bus will be allocated if the request is approved.

For booking assistance or questions about the service, contact Tasman Council on (03) 6250 9200.