Bus Operator Accreditation - VIC - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need this accreditation to operate a bus service with seating positions for ten or more adults (including the driver).

Operators must be accredited in order to provide the following:

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

Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Task	Type	Business Structure	Amount	Description
Apply	Application	All	$653.20	Fees for 2025-25
Apply	Licence	All	$163.00	Annual accreditation base fee (inclusive of 1 bus). Fees for 2025-25
Apply	Licence	All	$89.90	Annual additional bus fee (for each additional bus). Fees for 2024-25

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	Company, Co-operative, Incorporated Association, Other, Partnership, Trust	Application for Bus Operator Accreditation - PDF (Opens in new window)
Apply	Other, Sole Trader	Application to Become a Bus Operator (Individual Applicants Only) (Opens in new window)

Task	Business Structure	Resources
General	All	Operating a Bus (Opens in new window)

Bus Safety Act 2009 Victoria

Bus Safety Regulations 2020 Victoria

Department of Transport and Planning

Safe Transport Victoria

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Enquiries

Safe Transport Victoria

Department of Transport and Planning
Victoria
Mailing address:	GPO BOX 1716 Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Phone:	1800 638 802
Email:	contact@safetransport.vic.gov.au