Bus safety
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We are committed to achieving safe bus transport for the benefit of all Victorians.
Bus Safety Victoria is a branch of Transport Safety Victoria.
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- COVID-19 information for bus operators Read more
- Making Victoria’s Transport System Safer And More Accessible Read more
- Online sessions for previously registered operators in the education sector Read more
Accreditation
Anyone wishing to operate a bus service in Victoria with seating positions for 10 or more adults (including the driver) must be accredited. This includes community and courtesy bus services provided free of charge.
Regulation and investigation
Our Bus Safety Officers regularly undertake compliance and enforcement activities including site visits, audits and the issuing of improvements, prohibition and infringement notices. They also investigate and gather data on incidents.
Risk management and incident reporting
Bus operators, drivers, mechanics, manufacturers, inspectors, timetable schedulers, bus stop designers and hirers all have safety duties under the law. Find out what you need to know and access guidelines and tools you can use to manage risk.
School buses
These are the guidance materials for education sector bus operators (kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, tertiary education centres) to assist them to meet their bus safety obligations.