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Vehicle Sharing Scheme Operator Approval - Victoria

Description

The Victorian Government requires all shared hire operators to gain approval by the Department of Transport and Planning to operate in Victoria. You must also have an agreement with the relevant local council to operate in that area.

A vehicle sharing scheme is where a vehicle such as an e-scooter, bicycle or e-bike is made available for hire from wherever it is located, and is not required to be returned to any private premises after the period of hire ends.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To operate a shared hire service in Victoria, you must:

  • be a fit and proper person
  • obtain public liability insurance.

You must also meet several operational capabilities relating to the functions of the vehicles you provide, please consult the responsible agency for more information.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Use the contact details for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All E-scooter Shared Hire Scheme Sample Agreement - DOCX (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) (Vehicle Sharing Schemes) Regulations 2026 Victoria

Approval time

60 days

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

Contact details

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