Community transport across the Wheatbelt and metro Perth
Safe, door-to-door transport for older Western Australians
We take older people to medical appointments, shopping and social outings. A local driver helps you from your front door to your destination, and home again.
- Every trip confirmed by a real person
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
- Carers and family travel at no extra cost
180+ towns
Across the Wheatbelt and metro Perth
CHSP provider
Funded trips for eligible older people
Accessible vehicles
Wheelchair-ready when you need it
Local drivers
People from your own community
Our services
Transport for the trips that matter
Whether it is a specialist appointment in Perth or a weekly visit to friends, we plan each trip around you.
Medical appointments
Hospital visits, specialists, treatment and check-ups across Perth and the Wheatbelt. We plan the waiting time and your trip home with you.
Book this trip: medical appointments
Shopping and social outings
Groceries, the hairdresser, lunch with family or a community event. Book for later today or weeks ahead.
Book this trip: shopping and social outings
Wheelchair-accessible trips
Accessible vehicles and drivers who help with transfers at the door. Tell us what you need when you book.
Book this trip: wheelchair-accessible trips
How it works
Booking takes a few minutes
Book online or over the phone. Either way, a real person confirms every trip before it goes ahead.
Step 1: Create a free account
Sign up online in a few minutes. A family member, carer or support worker can sign up and book for you.
Step 2: Book your trip
Choose the date, time and addresses online, or call us on 1300 111 728. We phone you to confirm the details.
Step 3: Travel door to door
Your local driver meets you at the front door, helps you settle in and brings you home again.
Or call us on 1300 111 728
Where we travel
Across the Wheatbelt and metro Perth
We serve more than 180 towns, from Northam, York and Merredin to suburbs across Perth. Many of our trips connect country towns with hospitals and specialists in the city.
- Perth
- Northam
- York
- Merredin
- Toodyay
- Beverley
- Midland
- Forrestfield
- Kalamunda
- Armadale
- Gosnells
- Ellenbrook
- And 170 more
Not sure if we reach your town? Call us on 1300 111 728 and we will check for you.
Book a ride
Book your next trip
Booking online takes a few minutes with a free OlderRide account. Family members, carers and support workers can book on someone's behalf.
What happens next
- We call you to confirm the details.
- We match you with a local driver.
- Your driver meets you at the door on the day.
Drive with OlderRide
Flexible local work that makes a real difference
Our drivers are local people who help older neighbours get to appointments and stay connected. You choose the trips that suit you.
Choose your hours
Take trips that fit around your farm, family or other work.
Help your community
Every trip helps an older neighbour stay independent.
Steady local demand
Medical, shopping and social trips all year round.
What you need to apply
- Driver licence (front and back)
- Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
- Passenger Transport Vehicle (PTV) authorisation
- Vehicle registration
- Vehicle insurance
- National police clearance from the last 12 months
- Passport or birth certificate
The Department of Transport requires PTD and PTV authorisations. You upload your documents when you sign up, and most applications are checked within 48 hours.
FAQs
Questions families often ask
Still have a question? Call us on 1300 111 728 or email hello@olderride.com.
Who can use OlderRide?
Older people living in the WA Wheatbelt and metro Perth. Funded trips are for people with Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding or a My Aged Care number. Anyone can book a private trip.
How much does a trip cost?
Funded passengers pay a small co-contribution, and we confirm the amount when we call you. Private trips are $2 per kilometre, paid securely online once we have confirmed the distance.
Can a carer or family member come with me?
Yes. A carer or family member can travel with you at no extra cost. Just let us know when you book.
How far ahead should I book?
You can book for later today, but we recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead, and earlier for medical appointments.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes. Family members, carers and support workers can create an account and book on someone else's behalf.
Do you have wheelchair-accessible vehicles?
Yes. Choose a wheelchair-accessible ride when you book, and tell us about any mobility aids so we can send the right vehicle.
Ready to plan your next trip?
Book online in a few minutes, or call us and we will arrange everything for you.