Community mini bus hire

We have a range of community mini buses available for hire to registered non-profit community organisations based in Blacktown City. 

Please note The Department of Education, sporting clubs, businesses, social clubs and private hirers are not eligible.

Should you have any questions, please contact our Rooty Hill Depot on 9830 9777 or 9830 9746 or send an email

For more information on using the new booking system please download and read the Bookable FAQ Document(PDF, 2MB)

How to book

Step 1.Register as a new customer 

Please review the below fees, terms and conditions, and then email fleet@blacktown.nsw.gov.au to be setup as an approved customer.  

Step 2.Apply to book

Once you have been approved as a new customer and received your login details you will be able to book your community mini bus by clicking the button below. 

Book here

  • Hirers must be a registered non - profit community organisation.

  • The organisation must be based in Blacktown City.

  • First time hirers must produce a letter on the organisation letterhead stating they are hiring the bus under organisation name.

  • Buses are not to be used as a shuttle service bus; only 1 pickup and 1 drop off point. The bus is to be collected and dropped off to the same location.

  • Driver must hold LR Lic. or higher.

  • Driver must do familiarisation/driving test with our Depot. Test is required to be taken every 2 years (Driver must book in to do the test ring 9830 9748)

  • The organisation must provide their own tag if using motorways that incur fees.

  • Max. distance buses are permitted to travel is a 100km radius of Blacktown, no exceptions. 

 

Up to 20km radius daily hire fee $25.00 plus fuel.

Outside 20km radius (Max of 100km) daily hire fee $25.00 plus maintenance levy of $72.00 plus fuel.

Senior/Disabled Groups Only daily hire fee $25.00 per day plus maintenance levy $41.00 per day (outside 20km radius) plus fuel.

Max. distance allowed for any group is 100km.