Passenger transport driver authorisation
To operate a vehicle providing a public passenger service the driver must have current driver authorisation.
The purpose of driver authorisation is to ensure the driver of a public passenger vehicle is a suitable person to drive the vehicle, having regard to:
- the safety of children and other vulnerable members of the community
- the personal safety of the public, passengers, and their property
- the act of driving and capability to safely operate the vehicle
- the reputation of public passenger transport
- conducting themselves responsibly with passengers and the public
- being aware of their customer service responsibilities
- being held accountable for complying with appropriate standards.
To obtain a driver authorisation, an applicant must meet certain requirements specified in the passenger transport legislation. The requirements include:
- passing traffic and criminal history checks
- having the appropriate driver licence
- being of sound medical fitness
- having an appropriate driver authorisation history
- having three years driving experience (or passing an equivalent driver competence test)
- having held an Australian issued driver licence for two years (for 'general' driver authorisation)
- completing a training course (taxis only)
- speaking and understanding English (taxis only).
For further information concerning driver authorisations, please click on the links below or contact your nearest passenger transport office.
Further information:
- application forms
- information bulletins
- traffic history checks
- criminal history checks
- medical requirements.
Last updated 27 February 2008
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