Royal Transport
Specialised wheelchair transport in Auckland, with drivers trained in dementia-friendly care. Support persons and carers always ride free.
About Royal Transport
Royal Transport is an Auckland-based mobility transport company specialising specifically in wheelchair-accessible transport, rather than offering it as a side service. The fleet consists of purpose-built vans with ramps, secure belts, and optional hoists, with trained drivers available seven days a week.
A notable feature for families is the company's specific focus on dementia-friendly transport — drivers are trained to provide calm, patient support for passengers living with dementia, helping journeys feel safe and reassuring. Support persons and carers always travel free, which matters for families who need to accompany a parent.
Services include private wheelchair transport for appointments and errands, institutional transport for hospitals and care facilities with recurring bookings and billing options, and airport and seaport transfers with luggage and mobility aid assistance.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Wheelchair Transport
Contact Details
Phone: 021 023 65285
Website: royaltransport.co.nz
Regions Served
Auckland
Auckland Mobility Transport
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and trained drivers for medical appointments, hospital transfers, and shopping trips in Auckland — a 20-year-old, locally owned family business. ACC registered.
About Auckland Mobility Transport
Auckland Mobility Transport is a long-established, locally owned Auckland transport service specialising in wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Services include transport to medical appointments and shopping trips, hospital and home transfers, stretcher transfers for non-emergency patients, and assistance at the airport including baggage help.
The company is an ACC-registered vendor and accepts Mobility Card bookings for subsidised rides. Vehicles are fitted with ramps and secure harnesses for wheelchair users.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Wheelchair Transport
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 678 555
Website: www.aucklandmobilitytransport.co.nz
Regions Served
Auckland
Big John's Mobility Express
Affordable, locally owned wheelchair and mobility transport based in Dunedin — servicing Otago and extending to Invercargill, Balclutha, and Christchurch. Total Mobility and ACC accredited.
About Big John’s Mobility Express
Big John's Mobility Express is a locally owned and operated mobility transport service based in Dunedin, established in 2020 and run by John and Michelle Gonsalves. What started as one van has grown to a fleet of six vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible caddies and taxis.
The service specialises in wheelchair and flotation chair transport, both around Dunedin and on longer trips extending to Central Otago, Balclutha, Invercargill, and as far as Christchurch. Hospital and hospice transfers, airport transfers, and tours for rest-home residents are all part of the service.
Big John's is accredited with the Total Mobility scheme and is ACC accredited, meaning eligible clients can access discounted rates. The team operates seven days a week, including evenings, and is known locally for keeping pricing straightforward with no EFTPOS fees.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Wheelchair Transport
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 566 893
Website: bigjohns.co.nz
Regions Served
Otago and Southland
Freedom Companion Driving
A personal alternative to taxis for seniors and anyone needing extra support getting around — appointments, shopping, prescriptions, or just a friendly outing. ACC and Total Mobility registered.
About Freedom Companion Driving
Freedom Companion Driving Services offers a more personal alternative to call-centre or app-based taxi services, aimed at seniors, people recovering from illness or injury, and those with mobility challenges or disabilities. Drivers help with getting in and out of the vehicle, walkers and wheelchairs, and provide companionship throughout the trip rather than just driving from A to B.
Beyond transport, the team can assist with shopping, picking up prescriptions, or simply taking someone out for a coffee or scenic drive. Freedom is a registered ACC and Total Mobility Scheme provider, meaning subsidised fares may be available to eligible clients.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 956 956
Website: freedomdrivers.co.nz/
Regions Served
Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and Southland
Driving Miss Daisy
Door-to-door companion transport for older people across New Zealand — not just a ride, but help with shopping, appointments, and outings, with the same familiar drivers each time. ACC contracted and Total Mobility Scheme accepted.
About Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy is a national franchise network providing companion driving services, with local operators covering most New Zealand regions. The service goes well beyond a taxi — drivers collect clients from the door, accompany them to appointments, help with shopping, and wait or assist throughout the outing.
Common uses include trips to medical appointments, hairdresser visits, social outings, shopping, and even airport transfers. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available in many areas. Driving Miss Daisy is an ACC-contracted companion driving provider and accepts Total Mobility Scheme subsidy cards in most regions.
All trips need to be pre-booked and are pre-quoted, so there are no surprises on cost. Gift vouchers are available, which makes this a practical option for family members living elsewhere who want to arrange transport support for a parent.
Services Offered
Transport Services
Contact Details
Phone: 0800 948 432
Website: drivingmissdaisy.co.nz/
Regions Served
Nationwide