NSW Safety Requirements for Public Buses

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Transport for NSW is strengthening safety across the bus network by continually improving systems, processes and standards to ensure safer, more reliable travel for everyone in New South Wales. In line with recommendations from the NSW Bus Industry Taskforce, key strategic and regulatory reforms are underway.

To support this work, Transport is engaging with bus operators to understand how long‑distance and charter services use vehicle monitoring devices in daily operations.

Transport for NSW is strengthening safety across the bus network by continually improving systems, processes and standards to ensure safer, more reliable travel for everyone in New South Wales. In line with recommendations from the NSW Bus Industry Taskforce, key strategic and regulatory reforms are underway.

To support this work, Transport is engaging with bus operators to understand how long‑distance and charter services use vehicle monitoring devices in daily operations.

  • Transport for NSW is asking for your help to understand how long-distance and charter operators use Vehicle Monitoring Devices (VMDs) in their day-to-day operations. 

    This short survey (about 8 minutes) will help us build a clearer picture of what works well and what challenges the industry currently faces. 

    By sharing your experience, you’ll help shape future specifications, policy, and support improved safety outcomes across the bus industry. 

    Your answers are anonymous.  

    Please note this survey relates to both Long Distance Tourist Charter (LDTC) operators and regular passenger service operators that operate as charter occasionally. 



    Consultation has concluded