Daily living and community access
NDIS Transport Assistance
NDIS transport assistance helps you get where you need to go, whether that’s a support worker who drives you, help using public transport or funding towards taxis and rideshare. On Solotude, you can find independent support workers who offer transport.
Last updated October 2026
What transport assistance usually includes
- A support worker driving you to appointments, work or activities
- Travel training to use buses, trains and ferries
- Support to plan trips and routes
- Help getting in and out of vehicles
- Coming with you on public transport until you’re confident
Transport funding in your plan
There are two different things people mean by NDIS transport. Some plans include transport funding you can spend on taxis, rideshare or community transport when your disability stops you using public transport. Separately, when a support worker drives you as part of a support, they can usually claim their vehicle costs per kilometre from your plan, as agreed with you. Check your plan to see whether you have transport funding, and agree any kilometre costs with your support worker up front.Who provides transport assistance?
Support workers provide most transport assistance. Many list on their profile whether they have a car and are happy to drive participants. If you want to drive yourself, an occupational therapist who does driving assessments can help.Support workers
Drive you, travel with you on public transport and help you build confidence to travel on your own. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyOccupational therapists
Some OTs specialise in driving assessments and vehicle modifications, so you can drive yourself. About NDIS occupational therapists · Occupational therapists in SydneyHow much does NDIS transport assistance cost?
When a support worker drives you during a support, they usually charge their hourly rate for the support plus an agreed amount per kilometre, within the NDIS price limits. Transport funding in your plan is separate, and how you receive it depends on your plan. Transport supports aren’t affected by the budget changes from 1 October 2026. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding transport assistance on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for support workers by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
Can an NDIS support worker drive me?
Yes. Many support workers drive participants to appointments, work and activities as part of a support. Check they have a suitable car, licence and insurance, and agree any kilometre costs up front.What’s the difference between NDIS transport funding and a support worker driving me?
Transport funding is money in your plan for getting around, like taxis or rideshare. A support worker driving you is part of a support, and they usually claim their vehicle costs per kilometre from the relevant budget.Who can help me get my car assessed or modified?
An occupational therapist who specialises in driving assessments can assess your driving and recommend vehicle modifications.Can a worker teach me to use public transport?
Yes. Travel training is a common support. A support worker practises a route with you until you can do it on your own.Related services
