Southern Highlands Community Transport marks one year in the region after merge

The not-for-profit organisation reached the milestone on February 1, after it merged with South West Community Transport.

SHCT has increased their staff base in this time, and retained a variety of experienced drivers, which has given them the opportunity to support more people in the Highlands.

"With a lot of work and enthusiasm from current staff, we have been able to increase our client base from under 500 clients to over 800 and our daily trips have increased from just over 50 to over 160 per day," South West Community Transport CEO Darrin Wilson said.

Although the service mainly supports older residents in the Highlands, it has ventured out to accommodate many others.

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It has connected with many primary and high schools to assist with transportation to and from excursions, as well as wineries and conference centres for functions.

SHCT has also renewed its lease and is in the process of updating its equipment and premises.

"We have more buses, newer vehicles and the capacity now to keep growing with the local community," Mr Wilson said.

Residents from outer towns and villages can also travel into Bowral weekly for shopping, for a small fee.

Mr Wilson was thankful for the support from the council and the renewal of the long-standing contract with Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centres.

Call the local office on 4872 3722 to inquire about transport needs.

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