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From 1 March 2023, previously registered bus operators who automatically became accredited operators due to the 2022 reforms must have an established safety management system in place. This includes a management information system (MIS) and Maintenance management system (MMS).

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Safe Transport Victoria has developed these guidance materials to assist you develop your safety systems and  risk management for your bus operation.

  • Accountabilities and Authorities Guidance (PDF 70.2 KB)
  • Accredited Number Plates Guidance (PDF 76.8 KB)
  • Alcohol and Drug Management Guidance (PDF 76.2 KB)
  • Bus Operator Application Form (DOCX 96.4 KB)
  • Bus Safety Duties Guidance (PDF 66.2 KB)
  • Bus Safety Inspections Guidance (PDF 70.9 KB)
  • Bus Safety Worker Guidance (PDF 70.0 KB)
  • Defect Identification and Clearance Guidance (PDF 84.9 KB)
  • Devices for School Buses Guidance (PDF 66.5 KB)
  • Emergency Management Plan Guidance (PDF 118.4 KB)
  • Fire Extinguisher Requirements Guidance (PDF 102.0 KB)
  • Governance and Internal Controls Guidance (PDF 70.6 KB)
  • Incident Reporting Guidance (PDF 75.4 KB)
  • Information Management Guidance (PDF 78.7 KB)
  • Internal Audit Guidance (PDF 71.9 KB)
  • Maintenance Management Systems Guidance (PDF 86.9 KB)
  • Management Information Systems Guidance (PDF 90.0 KB)
  • Pre-trip Inspection Guidance (PDF 70.2 KB)
  • Risk Register Guidance (PDF 164.2 KB)
  • Safety Policy Guidance (PDF 103.6 KB)
  • Safety-Policy-Education-Sector-Guidance-Version-1-140922.pdf (PDF 103.6 KB)
  • Signage Accreditation Number Guidance (PDF 146.1 KB)
  • Vehicle Safety Inspection VSI guidance (PDF 88.9 KB)

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Page last updated 15 September 2022
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