Drivers

All drivers of public passenger buses seating 13 or more must be authorised under the Passenger Transport Act 1990 or 2014.

From 1 November 2017, the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016 (the Act) and Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Regulation 2017 (the Regulation) will provide a new regulatory framework for passenger services undertaken in any vehicle with 12 seats or less (including the driver). From this date, the Act, the Regulation and the powers of the new industry regulator, the Point to Point Transport Commissioner, will come into effect.

Some smaller buses and their drivers, under contract with Transport for NSW, may remain with Roads and Maritime. Others retain their current accreditation until their transition to the Point to Point Transport Commission or the introduction of the new Passenger Transport Regulation in the near future.

More information

For more information, please contact Roads and Maritime Enrolment Services:

Phone: (02) 8848 8700
Email: busapplications@rms.nsw.gov.au
Fax: (02) 8848 8797