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Bus and Coach Operator Accreditation

Under the Passenger Transport Act 1990 (the Act), all operators of public passenger bus services must be accredited, unless otherwise specified, by the NSW Ministry of Transport to be able to provide services legally in NSW.

The Act provides for a fine of up to $110,000 for any operator who operates a public passenger service without being accredited by the Ministry.

Applicants for accreditation must complete an accredited bus operator training course which accords with the Training Standards issued by the Ministry on 7 April 2006.

• Simplified copy of Bus Operator Training Standards and Guidelines - 91 kb PDF
• Copy of Bus Operator Training Standards and Guidelines as published in the Government Gazette - 129 kb PDF

For information on courses approved by the Ministry, please contact the Institute of Transport Studies, University of Sydney on (02) 9351 0034 or visit www.itls.usyd.edu.au/busandcoach/ for further information. The Institute of Transport Studies can be contacted by email at busandcoach@itls.usyd.edu.au.

The Ministry may accept other tertiary qualifications in transport and/or business management from recognised tertiary institutions.

For further information contact your nearest office of the Ministry listed below or use the Ministry's feedback form.

• Parramatta - (02) 9891 8900 or Toll Free on 1800 227 774
• Newcastle - (02) 4929 7006 or Toll Free on 1800 049 983
• Wollongong - (02) 4224 3333 or Toll Free on 1800 049 961

NOTE: If you operate a regular passenger bus service and a wish to also operate a long distance tourist and charter bus service, you will need to indicate this on your application form.