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Bus Service Accreditation - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this accreditation if you intend to operate a bus service for hire and reward within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The types of bus services which need accreditation include:

  • long distance or interstate bus services that picks up passengers within the ACT
  • regular route bus services which operate to a timetable
  • demand response bus services
  • tour and charter bus services which collect passengers within the ACT.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this accreditation, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • be at least 18 years old
  • meet the suitable persons requirements
  • hold a certificate of Transport Management (if operating 5 or more buses)
  • complete and submit a National Police Certificate or an ACT Working with Vulnerable People check.

Duration

3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Application and three yearly renewal fee:

  • five vehicles or less: $200.00
  • six or more vehicles: $400.00.

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All

Annual fee:

  • five vehicles or less: $150.00
  • six or more vehicles: $300.00.

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Renewal All

Annual fee per vehicle after the first vehicle:

  • five vehicles or less: $55.00
  • six vehicles or more: $55.00.

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.