Bus operator accreditation in the ACT

Legislation requiring operators of public passenger services to be accredited by the Road Transport Authority came into effect on 1 December 2001.

Introduction of the accreditation process replaces the bus operator licensing scheme. Any person who wishes to operate bus passenger services in the ACT must by accredited by the Road Transport Authority.

The general purpose of accreditation is to attest that the application meets ACT Government standards regarding:

• Suitable person to operate a public bus passenger service;
• Financial Viability;
• Safety of Passengers and the Public; and
• Vehicle Maintenance.

The Act provides for significant fines to be imposed on any person/body that operates a bus passenger service in the ACT without accreditation.

Once granted, accreditation will last for 3 years. Holders of accreditation will be required to apply for renewal at that time.

Accreditation can be surrendered by the holder or can be cancelled or suspended by the Road Transport Authority.

Downloads

• Application Bus Cover Sheet(  Word 157Kb)
• Information about the application kit( Word 30Kb )
• Bus Operator Accreditation Application Guidelines( Word 141Kb )
• Bus Operator Accreditation Application Forms ( Word 806Kb )
• Bus Operator Service Standards( Word 229Kb )
• Schedule of Fees for Bus Operator Accreditation( Word 23Kb )
• Summary of Types of Bus Operators Who Must Acquire Accreditation(  Word  20Kb )

Bus services are regulated under the:

• Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001
• Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulations 2002