Bittern sits between Hastings and Balnarring on the Western Port side of the Peninsula, and Taxi Peninsula covers it around the clock. We run standard sedans for everyday trips and wheelchair accessible vehicles for passengers who travel seated in their chair, so a household can use one service whether Mum needs the ramp van or the teenagers just need a lift home from Frankston late at night.
Life in Bittern runs along Frankston-Flinders Road, with quiet residential streets spreading towards the water and the bushland edges of town. Bittern station is on the Stony Point line, which is handy but not frequent, so many locals take a taxi to Frankston station to connect with the metropolitan Frankston line. Other regular trips take people to Frankston Hospital, the shops and services in Hastings, Rosebud Hospital on the bay side, and further afield to Melbourne Airport. Residents with family at HMAS Cerberus in nearby Crib Point also use us for visits and drop-offs.
If you have an early flight or a specialist appointment in Frankston or the city, book the evening before so a car is allocated for you. Our Maxi WAT carries two wheelchairs and up to six seated passengers, which suits family outings or a small group heading to a function. We accept MPTP cards, and NDIS and aged-care accounts, and a carer rides with the passenger. Drivers help from your front door to the vehicle and back again.
Popular trips from Bittern
- Taxi from Stony Point Station to Bittern about 5 min
How long does it take to get places from Bittern?
- Melbourne CBDabout 80 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 105 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 25 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 60 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 30 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Bittern?
- Frankston Hospital
- Frankston Station
- Rosebud Hospital
- Hastings
- Bayside Shopping Centre
- HMAS Cerberus
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Bittern?
Frankston-Flinders Road is the main spine through Bittern and links north to Somerville and Baxter and south to Balnarring. The Stony Point line stops at Bittern, but services are less frequent than on the metropolitan network, so allow for connections at Frankston. Many streets off the main road are unsealed or narrow, and some rural-style properties have long driveways or gates; let us know when booking if the driver should come right up to the house or wait at the road. Summer weekends bring more traffic towards the Western Port beaches. Late-night trips home from Frankston or Hastings are a regular booking too, so mention if you will be waiting outside a venue.
What trips can I book from Bittern?
- Wheelchair accessible taxis
- Medical & hospital trips
- Airport transfers
- NDIS & aged care
- Group & Maxi travel
- Events & day trips
- Local taxi service
- Winery tours
- Hotel & resort transfers
- Weddings
- Parcel delivery
- Pet transport
Questions about travelling in Bittern
Can you take me from Bittern to Frankston station to catch a train to the city?
Yes. Plenty of Bittern residents prefer a taxi to Frankston station over waiting for a Stony Point line connection. We drop you at the station forecourt so you can walk straight to the platforms. Booking ahead is wise for early weekday trains, and if you travel in a wheelchair our ramp van can take you there and you can continue on the metropolitan network.
My property in Bittern is on a gravel road. Will the driver find it?
Our drivers are used to the Western Port side of the Peninsula, including unsealed roads and properties set back from the street. Add a note to your booking describing the gate, driveway or a nearby landmark, and mention if the vehicle can turn around on site. For wheelchair passengers, tell us where the most level spot for the ramp or hoist is.
Do you do return trips from Bittern to Rosebud Hospital?
We do. Rosebud Hospital is a common destination for Bittern residents, and we can book you there and back. If you are unsure when an appointment or discharge will finish, choose the pick up when ready option, then tap I'm ready or call us and we will send the nearest suitable vehicle, including a wheelchair accessible one.
Can I travel in my power wheelchair or scooter?
Yes. Most manual and power wheelchairs fit, and you stay seated in your chair. Tell us the make, width and weight when you book so we send the right vehicle. Mobility scooters can travel when they can be safely restrained — please check with us first.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Carers, family and assistance animals are welcome. Include everyone in the passenger count so we send a vehicle with enough seats.
How do I pay?
Pay the driver by card or cash, use your Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card, or choose "Account / invoice" for NDIS plan managers, aged-care providers and businesses.