Bus and coach operator accreditation
Under the Passenger Transport Act 1990, all operators of public passenger bus services must be accredited, unless otherwise specified by Transport for NSW, 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 Transport for NSW.
Applicants for accreditation must complete an accredited bus operator training course which accords with the training standards issued by Transport for NSW on 7 April 2006.
- Simplified copy of Bus Operator Training Standards and Guidelines (pdf 90KB)
- Copy of Bus Operator Training Standards and Guidelines as published in the Government Gazette (pdf 128KB)
For information on courses approved by Transport for NSW, please contact the Institute of Transport Studies, University of Sydney on (02) 9351 0034 or visit Bus and Coach Operator Accreditation Scheme online course 
for further information. The Institute of Transport Studies can be contacted by email at busandcoach@itls.usyd.edu.au.
Transport for NSW may accept other tertiary qualifications in transport and/or business management from recognised tertiary institutions.
For further information contact your nearest office of Transport for NSW listed below or use the 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.
Related links
- Applying for Operator Accreditation (includes downloads)
- Additional Bus Operator Accreditation System (BOAS) seminars (pdf 33KB)
- Safety Management System (SMS) Handbook (pdf 682KB)
Bus operator newsletter
Last updated 05 March 2012
