Door-to-Door rides for less mobile people

Older people and their families, NDIS participants who can use their funding for transport, and aged care or community support providers.

A per-trip or hourly fare, with extra for waiting time. Regular weekly runs for the same clients build steady income.

• Safe, calm driving
• Patience and good communication
• Reliability and punctuality
• Basic assisting of people with walking aids

• Rules on paid passenger transport differ by state and territory, check before taking any fares
• Standard car insurance may not cover paid passenger work, check commercial cover
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or Working with Children Check may be needed depending on your clients
• Check whether NDIS participants can pay you directly or need a registered provider, as this depends on how their plan is managed
• Do not take on passengers who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or hands-on care you are not trained for

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your car, commercial insurance cover and any screening checks needed for your clients. Standard car insurance may not cover paid passenger work, so check this first.

Rules on paid passenger transport differ by state and territory, so check before taking any fares. Also check commercial insurance, whether an NDIS Worker Screening Check or Working with Children Check is needed, and whether NDIS participants can pay you directly or need a registered provider.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many rides you do and the hours you work. You could start from around 8 hours a week, and should not take passengers needing a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or care you are not trained for.