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, Driving Miss Daisy commissioned independent research to evaluate the benefits of trusted companion transport services – where a driver accompanies a passenger from place-to-place, not just door-to-door. The findings provide strong evidence that companion transport delivers significant benefits for individuals, communities, and the wider system.
You can read an executive summary here and the full report here.
