Every woman deserves a safe ride forward
Rides to Hope provides free and subsidised transport for women and children who need it most - connecting them safely to the services and support that change lives.
A program of Safe Transport Australia, delivering free and subsidised rides on the Shebah platform — Australia's women-only rideshare — to women and children experiencing hardship, safety concerns, or lack of access to transport.
Our Mission
Transport shouldn't be a barrier to safety
Too many women and children are unable to reach the services, support, and safety they need simply because they can't get there. Rides to Hope removes that barrier — providing safe, dignified, and confidential transport at no cost.
Confidential & safe
We work with you to keep your details and journey private. You decide what we can say.
Women-only rideshare
All trips are on the Shebah platform — every driver is a woman.
Coordinated support
Our team works with you before your trip to make sure everything goes smoothly.
drivers via Shebah
passengers
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Shebah operates
Simple process
How Rides to Hope works
Apply online
Fill in our confidential application form. It takes around 5–10 minutes and you tell us how to contact you safely.
We review & reach out
Our team reviews your application and contacts you using your preferred method to confirm your trip details.
Receive your ride credits
Once approved, we arrange your Shebah ride credits or subsidy so your trip is covered.
Travel safely
Your Shebah driver — a woman — picks you up at the agreed time and takes you safely to your destination.
Who we help
Rides to Hope is for women & children who are…
Experiencing financial hardship
Unable to afford transport to reach essential services or appointments.
Facing safety concerns
In situations where using standard transport is not safe or not possible.
Living with disability
With access needs that make standard transport inaccessible or unsuitable.
Without reliable transport
In areas with limited public transport, or without a safe way to get where they need to go.
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Ready to get started?
Take the first step toward a safer journey
Our application is confidential, takes around 10 minutes, and you stay in control of how and when we contact you.