Frequently Asked Questions

    Last updated: January 15, 2026

    Find answers to common questions about using DunnyDash to locate public restrooms quickly and easily.

    What is DunnyDash?

    DunnyDash is a fast, zero-friction bathroom finder covering:

    • United States – city, suburb & highway bathrooms / restrooms / washrooms
    • Australia – public toilets, bathrooms, restrooms in cities, towns, parks, beaches & highways

    Our database includes public bathrooms, rest stops, service station toilets, park toilets, campground toilets, 24/7 options, and more.

    The goal? Get you to a toilet fast. Without mucking around.

    How does the emergency button work?

    Once the app is installed and you're signed in:

    1. Open the app
    2. Hit “Emergency – Take Me to the Closest”
    3. DunnyDash instantly calculates the nearest real bathroom
    4. It auto-opens maps and routes you there

    No typing. No searching. No scrolling. Just 1 click + go.

    This is why people install it — because when you need a toilet, you don't need a research project.

    Do I need an account to use DunnyDash?

    Yes. To access the app features — including the emergency button — you need:

    • The app installed
    • A signed-in account

    This allows us to store preferences, recent finds, accessibility settings, and ensure data integrity.

    How accurate is the bathroom data?

    We source from:

    • Verified government datasets
    • Local council / city data
    • Highway agencies
    • Parks and recreation departments
    • User submissions (reviewed before going live)
    • AI-assisted validation
    • On-the-ground updates by travellers & the DunnyDash community

    Bathrooms do change (renovations, closures, new installs) but we update constantly.

    Can I submit a new bathroom or report an issue?

    Yes — inside the app:

    1. Tap “Submit Location”
    2. Upload a photo, or drop a pin
    3. Add optional notes
    4. Our team verifies before publishing

    You can also flag issues like:

    • Closed
    • Under repair
    • Dirty
    • Unsafe
    • Incorrect coordinates

    Community updates mean zero stale listings.

    Is DunnyDash available worldwide?

    Right now we support:

    • United States — full national coverage
    • Australia — full national coverage

    More countries coming once data pipelines are ready.

    Who Uses DunnyDash (and Why)

    This is where we spell out the exact real-world use-cases — hard truths, real needs, no sugar-coating.

    1. People With Medical or Physical Needs

    For millions of Americans and Australians, bathroom urgency isn't a joke — it's a daily reality.

    People with:

    • Incontinence
    • Crohn's disease
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • IBS
    • Prostate issues
    • Overactive bladder
    • Diabetes (spikes sudden urgency)
    • Pregnancy-related urgency
    • Mobility issues needing accessible bathrooms
    • Kids who “wait too long” then panic

    These users need reliability, accuracy, and a toilet NOW — not “maybe there's one over there somewhere”. DunnyDash fixes that.

    2. Trades & Mobile Workers

    This is a massive group nobody talks about.

    • Electricians
    • Plumbers
    • Chippies
    • Landscapers
    • Delivery drivers
    • Removalists
    • Real-estate agents doing opens
    • Inspectors / assessors
    • Rideshare drivers
    • Couriers
    • Aged-care / NDIS workers
    • Sales reps on the road all day

    These people don't have access to bathrooms between jobs and can't gamble on guessing which servo toilet is open. DunnyDash = less wasted time, less stress, more certainty.

    3. Travellers, Van-lifers, RV people & campers

    Perfect for:

    • RV travellers
    • Caravaners
    • Vanlife nomads
    • Grey nomads
    • Backpackers
    • People sleeping rough / living out of cars temporarily
    • Long-haul drivers
    • Road-trippers

    They need certainty on:

    • 24/7 options
    • Highway restrooms
    • Campground toilets
    • Free campground facilities
    • Safety notes
    • Accessible facilities

    4. Parents & Families

    Anyone with toddlers knows: When they say “I need to go”… You have 12 seconds to solve it.

    DunnyDash gives you:

    • Playground toilets
    • Park toilets
    • Shopping centre restrooms
    • Fast routing

    5. People with anxiety

    Many people have toilet anxiety, shy bladder, or public restroom anxiety. Knowing there's a bathroom close reduces panic & allows them to travel more freely.

    6. Events & Festivals

    Helps people locate:

    • Public amenities near events
    • Overflow toilets
    • Park toilets around outdoor events
    • Late-night options

    7. Everyone who's ever been caught short

    Because at some point — we all have.

    What info does DunnyDash show for each bathroom?

    We show:

    • Location & coordinates
    • Type of restroom
    • Opening hours
    • Accessibility features
    • Baby change
    • Gender options
    • Paid or free
    • Highway rest stop info
    • Reviews / ratings
    • Photos
    • Safety notes
    • Parking
    • Lighting at night
    • Nearby landmarks

    Is DunnyDash free?

    Yes, the core search features are free. Some advanced features may require an upgraded plan in future.

    How does DunnyDash protect privacy?

    We only access your location while using the app.

    We do not:

    • Track your location in the background
    • Store personal browsing habits
    • Sell data to third parties

    Where does DunnyDash get its bathroom data?

    • Government datasets
    • Local councils
    • Park and recreation authorities
    • Road and highway authorities
    • Volunteer mappers
    • User submissions
    • Verified contributions
    • AI-assisted mapping and cleanup
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