Restricted Hire Car Operator Accreditation - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will require this accreditation if you intend to operate a restricted hire car. A restricted hire car is used for the transportation of passengers under a pre-booked contract arrangement, such as weddings and school formal transportation. A hire car is any vehicle that is not a bus, taxi or demand responsive service vehicle that:

  • Is used for the transport of passengers under a contract; and
  • Does not stand or ply for hire for the transport of passengers along a road or road related area.

Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

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 of age; and
  • Meet the suitable persons requirements.

You will be required to provide with your application form:

  • Proposed service standards; and
  • A statement supplied by a police officer about the criminal history and infringement notices, if any, that you have received.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Accreditation is valid for 6 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount
Apply Application All $30.00

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Restricted Hire Car Operator Accreditation Application Forms - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 ACT

Regulation(s) name

Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002 ACT

Application process

Lodge

The completed Application form must be lodged directly with the Road Transport Regulator.

Approval time

Up to six weeks.

Administering agency

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

Access Canberra

Road Transport Authority

Contact details

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

General Enquiries

Road Transport Authority

Access Canberra

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Mailing address: PO BOX 582
Dickson, Australian Capital Territory 2602
Phone: 13 22 81
Phone: 02 6207 7171
Phone: 02 6207 7101
Email: roaduserservices@act.gov.au