Freedom Companion Driving- Mana & Porirua

Our mission is to empower you to live a fuller, more independent life. We believe transport should never be a barrier to your well-being, social life, everyday needs or essential appointments.

You’ll find a local Freedom Driver near you, wherever you live in New Zealand. Our local companion drivers provide more than just a ride – they offer dedicated, door-to-door support to ensure you arrive safely, on time, and without stress. We are the trusted partner for seniors, people recovering from illness or injury, and those with mobility challenges.

Our commitment to reliable, caring support extends to your whole family. We provide safe travel for children and teens to school and activities, and we’ll even make sure your pets get to the vet.

We are proud to be ACC Registered Vendors and service providers for the Total Mobility (TM) scheme, accepting TM cards, vouchers, and ‘taxi chits’ in most areas to make your journey seamless.

A message from the owner of the Mana-Porirua franchise 

Kia ora!

My name is Lisa Southon, and I am the proud new owner of Freedom Companion Driving in the Mana-Porirua area.

I am thrilled to serve the community where I grew up and chose to raise my two sons with my late husband.

In my free time, you will find me spending time with my gorgeous granddaughter, walking my dog along Titahi Bay beach or meeting friends and family at local cafes enjoying a good coffee. I also love to travel near and far, with Kenya and Uganda being my trip of a lifetime!

I have a varied work history spanning many social service agencies; however, my true passion has been working in the disability sector for over 25 years. This has been an extremely rewarding career and a great privilege to walk alongside amazing people living their best lives. I also have firsthand experience supporting elderly family members who have become more isolated and how this affects them and other family members who cannot always be there.

The Freedom opportunity excites me as I will continue to support people of all ages and abilities to connect to their community whilst realising a personal ambition to run my own business. I have a strong work ethic and always go the extra mile to create excellent customer service and satisfaction.

I will keep you or your loved ones safe with a comfortable and caring driving service from the moment the journey starts until it ends.

Feel free to call, text or email to discuss your transport needs. I am more than happy to help and hope to meet you soon!