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The BGC Courtesy Bus is back!

Launching Thursday 10th September, the Ballarat Golf Club Courtesy Bus is back!

Members and guests can travel safely to and from the Club, giving you the freedom to relax, enjoy your evening, and leave the driving to us!

The Courtesy Bus will operate from 5pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening.

To book, call 0495 015 337 to confirm your pick-up time and details. The Bus will travel to residential or motel addresses within the orange box on the map and subject to availability. Please provide at least 30 minutes notice of your booking.

Terms & Condition Below

Terms & Conditions

  1. The Courtesy Bus is available free of charge to all passengers travelling to and from Ballarat Golf Club, Members and non-Members alike.
  2. Passengers must show a Member Card or acceptable photo ID upon request when being picked up.
  3. The Courtesy Bus operates Thursdays 5pm–10pm, and Fridays and Saturdays 5pm–late.
  4. Bookings can be made in advance or on the day of travel. Call 0495 015 337 at least 30 minutes before your requested pick-up time, noting all bookings are subject to availability.
  5. A full name, contact phone number and address must be provided when making a booking.
  6. Pick-ups and drop-offs are limited to residential, motel or hotel addresses within 5 km of the Club. Travel outside this area is subject to availability.
  7. Every attempt will be made to adhere to scheduled requests; however times and routes may change without notice due to traffic, weather, demand or operational requirements.
  8. The Courtesy Bus Driver on duty or Club Management may refuse or change any pick-up or drop-off that is unsafe, unlawful or impractical.
  9. The Courtesy Bus carries a maximum of seven passengers plus the Driver.
  10. Passengers must remain seated, wear seatbelts and follow the Driver's reasonable directions.
  11. Passengers under 18 must travel with and be supervised by a parent or guardian.
  12. Ballarat Golf Club Rules and the Code of Conduct that applies within the facility of the Ballarat Golf Club also extends to the confines of the Courtesy Bus.
  13. Offensive language, anti-social behaviour, smoking, and the consumption of food and beverage is not permitted on the Courtesy Bus.
  14. The Driver may refuse or end transport where a passenger's behaviour or condition creates a safety risk. Passengers will only be asked to leave at a safe and lawful location.
  15. Advise the Club when booking of any accessibility needs, mobility aids, assistance animals or luggage. Transport is subject to safe capacity.
  16. Passengers are responsible for their belongings and any damage they cause. A $250 cleaning fee applies if a passenger soils the bus.
  17. Passengers must notify the Club as soon as possible if a booking is no longer required, so the timeslot can be offered to others. Where a passenger repeatedly fails to cancel unused bookings, the Club reserves the right to refuse future Courtesy Bus bookings from that person.
  18. For the safety of passengers and staff, video-only dashcams (front and rear, recording the external view) operate at all times during the service. No audio is recorded.
  19. The service may be delayed, changed or cancelled for operational or safety reasons. By using the bus, passengers accept these terms.