Bus drivers
To become a bus driver in NSW, you need to have a Bus Driver Authority.
Bus drivers need a medical assessment to apply for a driver authority. Their age or health conditions may necessitate regular assessments.
You must renew your driver authority before it expires.
If you hold a Bus Driver Authority (BDA) issued interstate or New Zealand, the following information allows you to decide which pathway you take to drive a bus in NSW.
If you hold an interstate Bus Driver Authority, you may be able to work temporarily in NSW under Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR).
If you hold a bus or coach driver authority, you must abide by the conditions and responsibilities of the authority.
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