Driving Miss Daisy Blog
The Value of Companion Transport Services: Independent research commissioned
Transport is not just about getting from A to B. For many people in New Zealand – older adults, people with disabilities, those recovering from injury – safe, trusted and supported journeys are the key to independence, dignity and better wellbeing. In September 2025,...
Jonathan’s road to wellness
A mountain bike accident left Jonathan with a broken ankle, weeks of being non-weight-bearing, and months of rehabilitation ahead. In the early weeks, he relied on a wheelchair, then transitioned to a walker before walking unaided again. Jonathan initially tried...
Maida’s steps towards independence
A sudden collapse at home left Maida with a spinal cord injury and initial paralysis. For someone who had spent her life working outdoors, the change was devastating — physically and emotionally. When she began using Driving Miss Daisy, Maida needed full assistance...
Total Mobility Scheme
Loneliness is indiscriminate. There is an abundance of research on this subject in New Zealand and young people are just as likely to feel lonely as older generations. The level of loneliness in this country is escalating and as anyone who has ever experienced it will...