Australian Capital Territory
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002    
SL2002-3
made under the
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001
Republication No 52
Effective:  2 November 2016 – 1 February 2017
Republication date: 2 November 2016
Last amendment made by SL2016‑26
(republication for expiry of transitional provision (s 525))

About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002, made under the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 2 November 2016.  It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 2 November 2016.  
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4. 
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The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication.  Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117).  The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.  
This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
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Modifications
If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes.  For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $150 for an individual and $750 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

Australian Capital Territory
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002
made under the
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001
    
Contents
	Page
Chapter 1	Preliminary
	1	Name of regulation	2
	3	Dictionary	2
	4	Notes	2
	4A	Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc	3
Chapter 2	Regulated services
Part 2.1	Meaning of regulated service
	4B	Meaning of regulated service—ch 2	5
Part 2.1A	Accreditation
	5	Accreditations that may be approved	6
	6B	Meaning of relevant person for accreditation and applications for accreditation	7
	7	Application procedure for accreditation	7
	8	Mandatory refusal of accreditation	9
	9	Discretionary refusal of accreditation	11
	10	Issue or amendment of accreditation subject to conditions	12
	11	Accredited people—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative	12
	12	Accreditation and certificates of accreditation	13
	14	Notification of change in details of accreditation or operation of regulated service	14
	15	Holder of conditional accreditation to comply with conditions	16
	16	Replacement of certificate of accreditation	16
	17	Production of certificate of accreditation	16
	18	Surrender of accreditation	17
	18A	Recovery of lost or stolen certificate of accreditation	17
	19	Approval of educational qualifications	18
	19A	Accreditation guidelines—relevant offences	18
	20	Operator training	19
	20A	Tour and charter services from interstate—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	20
Part 2.4	Service standards
	20B	Service standards for regulated services	21
	20C	Regulated service must comply with service standards	22
Chapter 3	Bus services
Part 3.1	Operation of bus services
Division 3.1.1	Bus services generally
	21	Maintenance of buses	23
	22	Fleet and maintenance records for buses to be made	24
	23	Notification of changes to bus fleet	25
	24	Notifiable incidents involving buses	25
	25	Condition of buses	26
	26	Bus drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority	27
	27	Records of bus drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator	27
	27A	Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of bus drivers etc	29
	27B	Road transport authority may tell accredited operator about bus drivers	30
	28	Keeping and inspection etc of records about buses	31
	29	Display of notice on bus about maximum number of passengers	32
	30	Accreditation details to be displayed on buses	32
	30A	Advertisements for bus services to display accreditation number	33
	30B	Airconditioning of buses	33
	30C	Bus service vehicle livery	33
	30D	Offensive material etc in or on buses	34
	30E	Compliance with dress code of practice	34
	31	Presence of security camera in bus to be indicated	35
	32	Bus operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings	35
	34	Effect of noncompliance notices—bus operators	36
Division 3.1.2	Bus drivers
	35	Requirements about bus drivers stopping for passengers	37
	36	Where bus drivers must stop on a road	38
	37	Maximum number of passengers in buses	38
	38	Responsibilities of bus drivers for security cameras	39
	39	Restrictions on carriage of goods in buses	40
	40	Responsibility of bus drivers for lost property	40
	41	Behaviour of bus drivers generally	41
	42	Dress and conduct of bus drivers	41
	43	Drivers to remain in bus	42
	44	Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a bus	42
	45	Effect of noncompliance notices—bus drivers	42
Part 3.2	Bus tickets
	46	Validity of bus tickets	44
	47	Valid bus ticket required for travel	44
	48	Bus tickets not transferable	45
	49	Damaged or changed bus tickets not to be used	45
	50	Concession tickets for buses	46
	51	Inspection and processing of bus tickets	47
Part 3.3	Conduct of bus passengers
	52	Conduct of people in buses generally	48
	53	Bus seats for older people and people with disabilities	48
	54	Drinking of liquor in buses generally prohibited	49
	55	Eating and drinking in buses	49
	56	Getting on and getting off buses	50
	57	No interference with bus equipment	50
	58	Throwing objects in or from buses	50
	59	Travel not allowed on certain parts of bus	50
	60	Property not to be removed from buses	51
	61	No littering in buses	51
	62	Carriage of animals in buses	52
	63	Bus passengers—soiled clothing etc	52
	64	Intoxicated bus passengers	53
	65	Offender to get off bus when directed	53
	66	Removal of people from buses	53
	67	Lost property found by bus passengers	54
Part 3.4	Other matters relating to bus services
	67A	Name Territory may operate bus service under—Act, s 19A	55
	67B	Code of practice—dress of bus drivers	55
	68	Standards about security cameras in buses	55
	69	Interference with bus security cameras and recordings	57
	70	Appointment of bus stops	57
Chapter 3A	Bookable vehicles
Part 3A.1	Transport booking services
Division 3A.1.1	Transport booking services—generally
	70A	Meaning of affiliated driver, affiliated hire car driver and affiliated taxi driver	58
	70B	Transport booking service—must ensure affiliated drivers have required knowledge and skills	59
	70C	Transport booking service—must ensure bookable vehicle is licensed	59
	70D	Transport booking service—must be available to take bookings	60
	70E	Transport booking service—must give fare estimate and vehicle identifier	61
Division 3A.1.2	Transport booking services—records
	70F	Meaning of affiliated driver record and affiliated operator record—div 3A.1.2	62
	70G	Transport booking service—affiliated driver records	63
	70H	Transport booking service—affiliated operator records	64
	70I	Transport booking service—bookable vehicle records	65
	70J	Transport booking service—booking records	67
	70K	Road transport authority to share information	68
Division 3A.1.3	Transport booking services—wheelchair‑accessible taxis
	70L	Meaning of wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking service (WTBS)	69
	70M	Transport booking service—must direct wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking to WTBS	70
	70N	Transport booking service—must direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring	70
	70O	Transport booking service—must give estimated arrival time for wheelchair‑accessible taxis	71
	70P	WTBS—service contracts	71
	70Q	WTBS—entitlement to operate	72
	70R	WTBS—exemption for WTBS operators—Act, s 128 (1) (b)	73
	70S	WTBS—approval of procedures and rules	74
	70T	WTBS—must direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring	74
Part 3A.2	Taxis
Division 3A.2.1	Independent taxi service operators
	71	ITSO approval—application	76
	72	ITSO approval—eligibility criteria	76
	73	ITSO approval—decision on application	76
	74	ITSO approval—conditions	77
	75	ITSO approval—term	77
	76	ITSO approval—not transferable	77
	77	ITSO approval—application for renewal	77
	78	ITSO approval—decision on application for renewal	78
	79	ITSO approval—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed	79
	80	ITSO approval—must update name and address	79
	81	ITSO approval—surrender	80
Division 3A.2.2	Taxi licences
Subdivision 3A.2.2.1	Kinds of taxi licences
	82	Kinds of taxi licences	80
Subdivision 3A.2.2.2	Standard and wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences
	83	Meaning of pre‑approval for standard or wheelchair taxi licence	82
	84	Taxi licence waiting list	82
	85	Pre‑approval—application	83
	86	Pre‑approval—decision on application	85
	87	Pre‑approval—form	86
	88	Pre‑approval—term	87
	89	Pre‑approval—not transferable	87
	90	Pre‑approval—surrender	87
	91	Pre‑approval register	87
	92	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—availability	88
	92A	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—notice of availability	88
	92B	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—application	89
	92C	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—decision on application	90
	92D	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—time for decision on application	92
	92E	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—conditions	94
	92F	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—term	95
	92G	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—form	95
	92H	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—transferability—Act, s 41	95
Subdivision 3A.2.2.3	Taxi licences generally
	92I	Taxi licences—amendment initiated by authority	96
	92J	Taxi licences—amendment initiated by licensee	97
	92K	Taxi licences—application for renewal	97
	92L	Taxi licences—decision on application for renewal	98
	92M	Taxi licences—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed	99
	92N	Taxi licences—must be produced for inspection	99
	92O	Taxi licences—surrender	100
	92P	Taxi licences—must update name and address	100
Division 3A.2.3	Taxi services
Subdivision 3A.2.3.1	Taxi operators
	94	Taxi service operator—must tell authority about affiliation	101
	95	Taxis to be fitted with complying taximeters	102
	95A	Exemption from requirement to comply with taximeter standards	102
	96	Taximeters to be clearly visible	103
	97	Taxi service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled	103
	98	Drivers of wheelchair-accessible taxis to be trained	104
	99	Records of taxi drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator	104
	100	Keeping and inspection etc of records about taxis	105
	101A	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator to have equipment and arrangements with WTBS	106
	101B	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator—WTBS’s approved procedures and rules	107
	102	Information to be displayed in taxis	107
	107	Taxi must have identifying signs and livery	108
	109	Stand-by taxis	108
Subdivision 3A.2.3.2	Taxi drivers
	114	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—special responsibilities	110
	115	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—connection to WTBS	111
	116	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—WTBS’s procedures and rules	112
	122	Use of taxi zones	112
	123	Temporary taxi zones	113
	124	Offence to park taxis on road for longer than 30 minutes	113
Subdivision 3A.2.3.3	Taxi hirings
	127	When a taxi hiring begins	114
	127A	When a taxi hiring ends	115
	127B	Meaning of fare—ch 3A	116
	129	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—must preferentially accept hirings for wheelchair‑dependent people	116
	131	How taxi hiring to be carried out	118
	132	Wheelchair passengers in wheelchair-accessible taxis	118
	136	Taxi driver waiting or instructed to return	120
	137	Ending of taxi hiring by hirer	120
	138	Ending of taxi hiring by driver	121
	139	Extra taxi passengers	122
	140	Sharing taxis	122
	140A	Meaning of multiple hiring of a taxi—subdiv 3A.2.3.3	123
	141	Multiple hiring of taxis	123
	142	Taxi fare deposits	123
	142A	Exemption from operation of taximeter and metered fares for certain hirings—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	124
	143	Driver not to start taximeter before hiring begins	125
	143A	When driver must start taximeter	125
	143B	Operation of taximeter during hiring	126
	143C	Operation of taximeter at end of hiring	127
	144	Driver to ask for correct fare	128
	144A	Payment of taxi fare	129
	144B	Payment under taxi subsidy scheme	130
	145	Taxi fare not payable for avoidable delays	131
Subdivision 3A.2.3.4	Conduct of taxi passengers
	147	Drinking of liquor in taxis prohibited	131
	148	Eating and drinking in taxis	131
Subdivision 3A.2.3.5	Other matters relating to taxi services
	158	Standards for taximeters	132
	160	Authority may exempt wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers from approved training course	132
	161	Authority may require wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers to undertake training	133
	162	Approval of wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training courses	133
	163	Exemption of certain taxis—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	133
Part 3A.3	Ridesharing
Division 3A.3.1	Rideshare vehicle licences
	164	Rideshare vehicle licence—application	135
	164A	Rideshare vehicle licence—further information	137
	164B	Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application	137
	164C	Rideshare vehicle licence—licence labels	139
	164D	Rideshare vehicle licence—conditions	139
	164E	Rideshare vehicle licence—term	140
	164F	Rideshare vehicle licence—form	140
	164G	Rideshare vehicle licence—not transferable	140
	164H	Rideshare vehicle licence—amendment initiated by authority	141
	164I	Rideshare vehicle licence—amendment initiated by licensee	141
	164J	Rideshare vehicle licence—application for renewal	142
	164K	Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application for renewal	143
	164L	Rideshare vehicle licence—must update name and address	144
	164M	Rideshare vehicle licence—surrender	145
	164N	Rideshare vehicle licence and label—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed	145
	164O	Rideshare vehicle licensee—must make label available to rideshare driver	146
	164P	Rideshare vehicle licensee—must not advertise ridesharing	146
Division 3A.3.2	Rideshare drivers
	164Q	Rideshare driver—must hold appropriate driver licence	147
	164R	Rideshare driver—must only accept bookings from accredited transport booking service	147
	164S	Rideshare driver—must display label	148
	164T	Rideshare driver—must produce rideshare vehicle licence and label for inspection	149
	164U	Rideshare driver—advertising	150
Part 3A.4	Hire cars
Division 3A.4.1	Hire car licences
Subdivision 3A.4.1.1	Kinds of hire car licences
	165	Hire car licences that may be issued	151
Subdivision 3A.4.1.2	Hire car licensing
	166	Application procedure for issue of hire car licences	152
	167	Issue of hire car licences	152
	168	Restricted hire car licences—issue of licence labels	154
	169	Issue or amendment of hire car licence subject to conditions	154
	170	Hire car licences—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative	154
	171	Conditions of hire car licences	155
	172	Form of hire car licences	156
	173	Hire car licence-holders to notify change of name or address	156
	174	Hire car licensee to comply with conditions	157
	175	Replacement of hire car licence	157
	176	Production of hire car licence	157
	177	Surrender of hire car licence	158
Subdivision 3A.4.1.3	Stand‑by hire cars
	177A	Definitions—subdiv 3A.4.1.3	159
	177B	Application for stand-by hire car permit	159
	177C	Issue of stand-by hire car permit	159
	177D	Form of stand-by hire car permit	160
	177E	Issue, form and display of stand-by hire car permit label	161
	177F	Conditions of stand-by hire car permit	162
	177G	Stand-by hire cars—replacement of permit label	162
	177H	Stand-by hire cars—production of permit by hire car driver	163
Division 3A.4.2	Hire car services
	178	Meaning of hire car driver	163
	180	Hire car service operator—must tell authority about affiliation	163
	181	Hire car service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled	164
	182	Records of hire car drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator	165
	182A	Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of hire car drivers etc	165
	182B	Road transport authority may tell accredited operator about hire car drivers	166
	183	Keeping and inspection etc of records about hire cars	167
	186	Restricted hire cars—display of licence labels	168
	187	Restricted hire cars—replacement of licence label	169
	221	Authorisation for vehicles for other purposes—Act, s 128 (1) (b)	169
Part 3A.5	Bookable vehicles generally
Division 3A.5.1	Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc
	221A	Definitions—div 3A.5.1	171
	221B	Duress alarms in taxis	172
	221C	GPS tracking devices in bookable vehicles	172
	221D	Security cameras in taxis	173
	221E	Interfere with security device, etc	174
	221F	Security device standards	175
Division 3A.5.2	Bookable vehicles—fees and surcharges
	221G	Jump‑the‑queue fees prohibited for taxis	176
	221H	Up‑front tipping prohibited for taxis and ridesharing	177
	221I	Bookable vehicle pricing during emergencies	178
	221J	Meaning of payment surcharge—div 3A.5.2	180
	221K	Methods of payment and maximum payment surcharges	181
	221L	Imposing more than the maximum payment surcharge	181
	221M	Collecting more than the maximum payment surcharge	183
Division 3A.5.3	NSW bookable vehicles in the ACT
	221N	Meaning of ACT region	183
	221O	Exemption for NSW bookable vehicles—ACT pick up, drop off outside ACT region—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	184
	221P	Exemption for NSW bookable vehicles—ACT pick up, drop off inside ACT region—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	185
Division 3A.5.4	Bookable vehicle licensees
	221Q	Meaning of bookable vehicle licensee—pt 3A.5	188
	221R	Bookable vehicle licensee—offensive material in vehicle	188
	221S	Bookable vehicle licensee—noncompliance notices	189
Division 3A.5.5	Bookable vehicle drivers
	221T	Bookable vehicle driver—must have knowledge and skills	189
	221U	Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver	190
	221V	Bookable vehicle driver—carrying goods in vehicle	191
	221W	Bookable vehicle driver—carrying animals in vehicle	191
	221X	Bookable vehicle driver—offensive material in vehicle	192
	221Y	Bookable vehicle driver—dropping off and picking up passengers	192
	222	Bookable vehicle driver—must not tout for passengers	193
	223	Bookable vehicle driver—notifiable accidents	194
	224	Bookable vehicle driver—noncompliance notices	195
	225	Bookable vehicle driver—directions by police officers or authorised people	195
Division 3A.5.6	Bookable vehicle passengers
	226	Bookable vehicle passenger—offensive behaviour or language	197
	227	Bookable vehicle passenger—carrying animals in vehicle	197
	228	Bookable vehicle passenger—lost property	198
	229	Bookable vehicle passenger—direction to get out of vehicle	198
Chapter 6	Demand responsive services
Part 6.1	Demand responsive service authorisations
	230	Application procedure for issue of authorisations	200
	231	Issue of authorisations	200
	232	Issue or amendment of authorisations subject to conditions	201
	233	Demand responsive service authorisations—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative	202
	234	Conditions of authorisations	203
	235	Form of authorisations	203
	236	Authorisation labels—issue and display	204
	237	Authorisation labels—replacement	205
	238	Authorisation-holders to notify change of name or address	206
	239	Authorisation-holder to comply with conditions	206
	240	Replacement of authorisation	206
	241	Production of authorisation	207
	242	Surrender of authorisation	207
	243	Demand responsive service authorisations not transferable	208
Part 6.2	Demand responsive services
Division 6.2.1	Preliminary
	244	Meaning of authorised operator and DRS vehicle driver—pt 6.2	209
Division 6.2.2	Demand responsive service vehicle operators
	245	Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles	209
	246	Fleet and maintenance records for demand responsive service vehicles to be made	210
	247	Notification of changes to demand responsive service vehicle fleet	211
	248	Notifiable incidents involving demand responsive service vehicles	212
	249	Condition of demand responsive service vehicles	213
	250	Demand responsive service vehicle drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority	214
	251	Records of demand responsive service vehicle drivers etc to be maintained by authorised operator	214
	252	Authorised operator to tell road transport authority about records of demand responsive service vehicle drivers etc	216
	253	Road transport authority may tell authorised operator about demand responsive service drivers	217
	254	Keeping and inspection etc of records about demand responsive service vehicles	218
	255	Display of notice about maximum number of passengers	219
	256	Accreditation details to be displayed on demand responsive service vehicles	219
	257	Advertisements for demand responsive services to display accreditation number	220
	258	Information about fares to be displayed in demand responsive service vehicle	220
	259	Presence of security camera in demand responsive service vehicle to be indicated	221
	260	Airconditioning of demand responsive service vehicles	221
	261	Demand responsive service vehicle livery	221
	262	Offensive material etc in or on demand responsive service vehicles	222
	263	Compliance with dress code of practice	222
	264	Authorised operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings	223
	265	Authorised operators to comply with service standard for lost property	224
	266	Effect of noncompliance notices—authorised operators	224
Division 6.2.3	Demand responsive service vehicle drivers
	267	Requirements about demand responsive service vehicle drivers stopping for passengers	225
	268	Where demand responsive service vehicle drivers must stop on a road	227
	269	Maximum number of passengers in demand responsive service vehicles	227
	270	Wheelchair passengers in demand responsive service vehicles	228
	271	Responsibilities of demand responsive service vehicle drivers for security cameras	230
	272	Restrictions on carriage of goods in demand responsive service vehicles	230
	273	Responsibility of demand responsive service vehicle drivers for lost property	231
	274	Behaviour of demand responsive service vehicle drivers generally	231
	275	Dress and conduct of demand responsive service vehicle drivers	232
	276	Responsibility of drivers for condition of demand responsive service vehicle	232
	277	Drivers to remain in vehicle	232
	278	Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a demand responsive service vehicle	233
	279	Effect of noncompliance notices—demand responsive service vehicle drivers	233
Division 6.2.4	Demand responsive service tickets
	279A	Meaning of DRS ticket—div 6.2.4	234
	280	Validity of demand responsive service tickets	235
	281	Valid demand responsive service ticket required for travel	235
	282	Demand responsive service tickets not transferable	236
	283	Damaged or changed demand responsive service tickets not to be used	236
	284	Concession tickets for demand responsive service vehicles	237
	285	Inspection and processing of demand responsive service tickets	238
Division 6.2.5	Conduct of demand responsive service vehicle passengers
	286	Conduct of people in demand responsive service vehicles generally	239
	287	Demand responsive service vehicle seats for older people and people with disabilities	239
	288	Drinking of liquor in demand responsive service vehicles generally prohibited	240
	289	Eating and drinking in demand responsive service vehicles	240
	290	Getting on and getting off demand responsive service vehicles	241
	291	No interference with demand responsive service vehicle equipment	241
	292	Throwing objects in or from demand responsive service vehicles	242
	293	Travel not allowed on certain parts of demand responsive service vehicle	242
	294	Property not to be removed from demand responsive service vehicles	243
	295	No littering in demand responsive service vehicles	243
	296	Carriage of animals in demand responsive service vehicles	243
	297	Demand responsive service vehicle passengers—soiled clothing etc	244
	298	Intoxicated demand responsive service vehicle passengers	245
	299	Offender to get out of demand responsive service vehicle when directed	245
	300	Removal of people from demand responsive service vehicles	246
	301	Lost property found by demand responsive service vehicle passengers	246
Division 6.2.6	Other matters relating to demand responsive services
	301A	Name Territory may operate demand responsive service under—Act, s 82A	246
	302	Code of practice—dress of demand responsive service vehicle drivers	246
	303	Standards about security cameras in demand responsive service vehicles	247
	304	Interference with demand responsive service vehicle security cameras and recordings	248
	305	DRS vehicles—bus stop and bus zone authorities	248
Chapter 7	Driver authority cards
	306	Meaning of driver authority card––ch 7	249
	307	Driver authority card to be displayed or shown	249
	308	Production of driver authority card	251
Chapter 8	Disciplinary action
	320	Meaning of service authority for ch 8	252
	321	When authority may take action in relation to accreditations, licences and approvals	252
	322	Action that may be taken in relation to service authorities	255
	323	Procedure for authority taking disciplinary action	256
	324	Immediate suspension of service authority	259
	325	Effect of suspension of service authority	260
	326	Return of service authority certificate etc	260
Chapter 11	Transitional—Road Transport (Taxi Industry Innovation) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1)
Part 11.1	Accreditation
	523	Application for accreditation to operate taxi network to be application for accreditation to operate transport booking service	262
	524	Accreditation to operate taxi network to be accreditation to operate transport booking service	262
	526	Accepted service standards	263
Part 11.2	Transport booking services
	527	Exemption for interim rideshare booking services—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	264
Part 11.3	Taxis
	528	Defined right reserve list to be taxi licence waiting list	265
	529	Non‑transferable leased taxi licences to be standard taxi licences	266
	530	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences	266
	531	NSW cross‑border taxi licences to expire	267
	532	Taxi drivers—knowledge and skills	267
	533	Standards about security cameras in taxis	267
Part 11.4	Ridesharing
	534	Exemption for interim rideshare drivers—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	268
	535	Exemption for registered operators of interim rideshare vehicles—Act, s 128 (1) (a)	269
Part 11.5	Hire cars
	536	Hire car drivers—knowledge and skills	271
Part 11.6	Demand responsive services
	537	Applications for DRS authorisations	272
Part 11.7	Expiry
	538	Expiry—ch 11	273
Schedule 1	Service standards	274
Part 1.1	Bus services	274
Part 1.2	Transport booking services	276
Part 1.3	Taxi services	278
Part 1.3A	Rideshare services	280
Part 1.4	Hire car services	282
Part 1.6	Demand responsive services	284
Dictionary		286
Endnotes
	1	About the endnotes	294
	2	Abbreviation key	294
	3	Legislation history	295
	4	Amendment history	301
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Australian Capital Territory
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002     

made under the
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001

    

  

Chapter 1	Preliminary

1	Name of regulation
This regulation is the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002.
3	Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this regulation is part of this regulation.
Note 1	The dictionary defines certain terms, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this regulation or in other legislation.
	For example, the signpost definition ‘road transport legislation—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 6.’ means the term ‘road transport legislation’ is defined in that section and the definition applies to this regulation.
Note 2	A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire regulation unless the definition, or another provision of the regulation, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
4	Notes
A note included in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this regulation.
Note	See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
4A	Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this regulation. 
Note 1	Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to the following offences against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1):
·	s 18A (Recovery of lost or stolen certificate of accreditation)
·	s 20C (Regulated service must comply with service standards)
·	s 23 (Notification of changes to bus fleet)
·	s 24 (Notifiable incidents involving buses)
·	s 26 (Bus drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority)
·	s 27 (Records of bus drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator)
·	s 27A (Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of bus drivers etc)
·	s 30B (Airconditioning of buses)
·	s 30C (Bus service vehicle livery)
·	s 30D (Offensive material etc in or on buses)
·	s 30E (Compliance with dress code of practice)
·	s 34 (Effect of noncompliance notices—bus operators)
·	s 40 (Responsibility of bus drivers for lost property)
·	s 42 (Dress and conduct of bus drivers)
·	s 45 (Effect of noncompliance notices—bus drivers)
·	s 53 (Bus seats for older people and people with disabilities)
·	s 67 (Lost property found by bus passengers)
·	a provision of pt 3A.1 (Transport booking services)
·	a provision of div 3A.2.1 (Independent taxi service operators)
·	a provision of div 3A.2.2 (Taxi licences)
·	s 94 (Taxi service operator—must tell authority about affiliation)
·	s 95 (Taxis to be fitted with complying taximeters)
·	s 97 (Taxi service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled)
·	s 99 (Records of taxi drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator)
·	s 101A (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator to have equipment and arrangements with WTBS)
·	s 101B (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator—WTBS’s approved procedures and rules)
·	s 107 (Taxi must have identifying signs and livery)
·	s 114 (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—special responsibilities)
·	s 115 (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—connection to WTBS)
·	s 116 (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—WTBS’s procedures and rules)
·	s 143 (Driver not to start taximeter before hiring begins)
·	s 143A (When driver must start taximeter)
·	s 143B (Operation of taximeter during hiring)
·	s 143C (Operation of taximeter at end of hiring)
·	s 144 (Driver to ask for correct fare)
·	s 144A (Payment of taxi fare)
·	s 144B (Payment under taxi subsidy scheme)
·	a provision of pt 3A.3 (Ridesharing)
·	a provision of pt 3A.4 (Hire cars)
·	a provision of pt 3A.5 (Bookable vehicles generally)
·	a provision of ch 6 (Demand responsive services)
·	a provision of ch 7 (Driver authority cards)
·	a provision of ch 8 (Disciplinary action).
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2	Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Chapter 2	Regulated services
Part 2.1	Meaning of regulated service
    
4B	Meaning of regulated service—ch 2
In this chapter:
regulated service means—
	(a)	a bus service; or
	(b)	a transport booking service; or
	(c)	a taxi service; or
	(d)	a ridesharing service; or
	(e)	a hire car service; or
	(f)	a restricted hire car service; or
	(g)	a demand responsive service.

Part 2.1A	Accreditation
    
5	Accreditations that may be approved 
	(1)	The road transport authority may accredit people to operate the following kinds of bus services:
	(a)	regular route services;
	(b)	tour and charter services.
	(2)	The road transport authority may accredit people to operate transport booking services.
	(3)	The road transport authority may accredit people to operate taxi services.
	(4)	The road transport authority may accredit people to operate ridesharing services.
	(5)	The road transport authority may accredit people to operate the following kinds of hire car services:
	(a)	a hire car service (other than a restricted hire car service); 
	(b)	a restricted hire car service.
	(6)	The road transport authority may accredit people to operate a DRS.
6B	Meaning of relevant person for accreditation and applications for accreditation
In this regulation:
relevant person, in relation to an application for accreditation (including renewal) by a person or an accreditation held by a person, means—
	(a)	if the person is an individual––the person and anyone who is concerned with, or takes part in, the management of the regulated service to which the application or accreditation relates; or
	(b)	if the person is a corporation—each executive officer of the corporation.
7	Application procedure for accreditation
	(1)	A person (the applicant) may apply to the road transport authority for accreditation (including renewal) to operate a particular kind of regulated service.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The application must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	state—
	(i)	the applicant’s full name; and
	(ii)	the kind of accreditation for the application; and
	(iii)	an Australian address for service of notices; and
	(c)	for an application for accreditation to operate a transport booking service—include contact details for a person who will be available at any time to deal with matters regarding the transport booking service; and
	(d)	include a police certificate for each relevant person, dated not earlier than 6 months before the date of the application.
	(3)	The road transport authority may require the applicant to give the authority further stated information or a stated document that the authority reasonably needs to decide the application.
	(4)	The road transport authority may refuse to consider the application further if the requirement is made in writing and the applicant does not comply with the requirement.
	(5)	In this section:
infringement notice—
	(a)	means a notice served under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, division 3.2 (Infringement and reminder notices); and
	(b)	includes a notice (however described) served on a person under the law of another jurisdiction that gives the person the option of paying an amount for an offence instead of being charged with the offence.
police certificate, for a person, means a written statement by the Australian Federal Police or the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission indicating—
	(a)	whether, according to the records held by the Australian Federal Police or the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, the person has been charged with, or convicted of, an offence against a law of—
	(i)	the Territory; or
	(ii)	the Commonwealth; or
	(iii)	a State; or
	(iv)	another country; and
	(b)	if so—particulars of each offence.
Note	A conviction does not include a spent conviction or an extinguished conviction (see Spent Convictions Act 2000, s 16 (c) (i) and s 19H (1) (c) (i)).
8	Mandatory refusal of accreditation
	(1)	The road transport authority must refuse an application for accreditation (including renewal) if—
	(a)	if the applicant is an individual—the applicant is not—
	(i)	an Australian citizen; or
	(ii)	a permanent resident; or
	(iii)	a temporary resident who holds a visa that allows the person to work carrying out the regulated service to which the application relates; or
	(b)	the authority believes on reasonable grounds that the applicant is not a suitable person to operate the regulated service to which the application relates.
	(2)	The matters to which the road transport authority may have regard in deciding whether the applicant is a suitable person include—
	(a)	the knowledge and experience of the relevant people in relation to the operation of a regulated service of the kind and size to which the application relates; and
	(b)	whether a relevant person has been convicted or found guilty of an offence that the road transport authority considers is relevant to the application; and
Note	The road transport authority must comply with any guidelines approved by the Minister under s 19A (Accreditation guidelines—relevant offences).
	(c)	for an application for accreditation to operate a regulated service (other than a restricted hire car service)—whether a relevant person is or has been an executive officer of a corporation that is or has been placed in administration or liquidation or wound up under an Australian or foreign law.
	(3)	However, the applicant is not a suitable person to operate the regulated service to which the application relates if—
	(a)	a relevant person is disqualified under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action) from holding or applying for the accreditation; or
	(b)	for an application for a kind of accreditation for which educational qualifications have been approved by the road transport authority under section 19—at least 1 relevant person does not hold the approved educational qualifications; or
	(c)	the applicant is a corporation and—
	(i)	a receiver or receiver and manager within the meaning of the Corporations Act has been appointed in relation to the applicant; or
	(ii)	a court has made an order under the Corporations Act for the winding-up of the applicant; or
	(d)	for an application for accreditation to operate a regulated service (other than a restricted hire car service)—
	(i)	a relevant person is an undischarged bankrupt under an Australian or foreign law; or
	(ii)	a relevant person is disqualified (however described) from managing a corporation under an Australian or foreign law (including, for example, the Corporations Act, part 2D.6 (Disqualification from managing corporations)); or
	(iii)	a relevant person has been convicted or found guilty of an offence against the Corporations Act, section 209 (3) (which is about a public company giving financial benefits to a related party) or part 5.8 (which relates to companies under external administration etc); or
	(iv)	a relevant person has been convicted or found guilty of an offence against another Australian law or a foreign law that corresponds to a provision mentioned in paragraph (iii).
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
9	Discretionary refusal of accreditation
	(1)	The road transport authority may refuse an application for accreditation (including renewal) if the authority believes on reasonable grounds that—
	(a)	a relevant person has failed to comply with a requirement of the Act relating to the application; or
	(b)	the person has contravened a service standard for the operation of the regulated service for the accreditation; or
	(c)	the applicant has contravened a condition of the person’s accreditation; or
	(d)	a relevant person has contravened any other provision of the Act; or
	(e)	the applicant has not maintained a public passenger vehicle policy under the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory) for a public passenger vehicle operated by the person.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(2)	The road transport authority may also refuse an application for accreditation (including renewal) if another accreditation held by the person is suspended under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
10	Issue or amendment of accreditation subject to conditions
	(1)	An accreditation may be issued or renewed subject to a condition imposed by the road transport authority.
	(2)	An accreditation may be amended by the road transport authority to impose a condition to which the accreditation is to be subject or to amend or revoke a condition to which the accreditation is already subject.
	(3)	A condition mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) may be imposed, amended or revoked by the road transport authority—
	(a)	on the authority’s own initiative or on the application of the applicant for, or the holder of, an accreditation; and
	(b)	for a stated period or indefinitely.
11	Accredited people—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative 
	(1)	This section applies to a person if the road transport authority proposes, on its own initiative, to take action under section 10 (2) to amend an accreditation held by the person to impose, amend or revoke a condition (the proposed action).
	(2)	The road transport authority must give the accredited person a written notice stating—
	(a)	the proposed action; and
	(b)	if the proposed action is to impose a condition to which the accreditation is to be subject—the proposed condition; and
	(c)	if the proposed action is to amend a condition to which the accreditation is subject—the proposed condition as amended; and
	(d)	if the proposed action is to impose or amend a condition—the grounds for the proposed action; and
	(e)	if appropriate, any action that must be taken by the person to avoid or reverse the proposed action; and
	(f)	the date when the proposed imposition, amendment or revocation of the condition takes effect (the date of effect); and
	(g)	that the proposed action takes effect on the date of effect unless the notice is revoked by the authority before that date.
	(3)	The notice may, but need not, provide an opportunity for the person to make representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.
	(4)	The date of effect must not be earlier than 14 days after the notice is given to the person.
	(5)	This section does not affect the taking of action under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
12	Accreditation and certificates of accreditation
	(1)	If the road transport authority accredits a person to operate a regulated service, the authority must give the person a certificate of accreditation.
	(2)	The certificate of accreditation must show—
	(a)	the accreditation number allocated to the person; and
	(b)	the person’s full name; and
	(c)	the kind of accreditation; and
	(d)	the expiry date of the accreditation.
	(3)	The certificate of accreditation may also show any additional information that the authority considers appropriate.
	(4)	The maximum period for which the road transport authority may accredit a person (or renew an accreditation) to operate a regulated service is 6 years.
	(5)	An accreditation is not transferable.
14	Notification of change in details of accreditation or operation of regulated service
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	particulars set out in an application for accreditation (including for the renewal of an accreditation) or other documents given to the road transport authority for the application, or the particulars shown in the certificate of accreditation, become (or are about to become) inaccurate or inapplicable because of a change in circumstances; or
	(b)	the operation of a regulated service is changed in a way that may have an adverse effect on the provision of a safe, reliable and efficient regulated service by an accredited person.
Examples for par (a)—changes of circumstances
1	A change in a relevant person for an accredited person.
2	A relevant person is disqualified from managing a corporation under the Corporations Act, pt 2D.6.
3	An accredited entity or a relevant person is declared bankrupt. 
4	An entity no longer has a relevant person who has the relevant approved educational qualifications.
5	A change of business address.
6	A change of address for service of notices.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(2)	The accredited person must give the road transport authority written notice of the change as soon as practicable (but within 7 days) after the change and, if the change relates to the certificate of accreditation, return the certificate to the authority.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	If the change relates to the certificate of accreditation and the certificate is returned to the road transport authority, the authority must amend the certificate or issue another certificate for the remainder of the period of the certificate that it replaces.
	(4)	The road transport authority may require a person who becomes a relevant person for an accredited person after the authority gives the accreditation to—
	(a)	comply with section 7 (1) (c) (which is about a criminal records check); and 
	(b)	provide any other information that the authority reasonably requires to decide whether, because of the change of circumstances, the accredited person ceases to be a suitable person to be accredited.
	(5)	A person must not fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (4). 
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
15	Holder of conditional accreditation to comply with conditions
The holder of an accreditation must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a condition to which the accreditation is subject.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
16	Replacement of certificate of accreditation
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement certificate of accreditation to the holder of the accreditation if satisfied that the certificate of accreditation has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the holder of the accreditation to give the authority a statement verifying that the certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
17	Production of certificate of accreditation
	(1)	An accredited person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to produce a certificate of accreditation for a particular kind of regulated service for inspection when required to do so by a police officer or authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	It is a defence to an offence against subsection (1) if—
	(a)	the defendant has a reasonable excuse for failing to produce the certificate of accreditation when required to do so; and
	(b)	within 3 days after being required to produce the certificate, the defendant produces the certificate at the place directed by the police officer or authorised person.
18	Surrender of accreditation
	(1)	An accredited person may apply to the road transport authority to surrender an accreditation held by the person.
	(2)	The application may be made personally by the person or by an agent who produces written evidence of the person’s appointment as agent.
	(3)	The person must, with the application—
	(a)	return the person’s certificate of accreditation to the road transport authority; or
	(b)	if the certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the authority a statement verifying that the certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
	(4)	If the person complies with this section, the road transport authority must approve the application unless the authority is taking action to suspend or cancel the person’s accreditation.
	(5)	However, if the person is accredited to operate regular route services, the road transport authority may approve the application only if each service contract held by the person has expired or been terminated in accordance with the contract. 
18A	Recovery of lost or stolen certificate of accreditation
	(1)	This section applies to a person who is or was an accredited person if the person has told the road transport authority that the person’s certificate of accreditation has been lost or stolen.
	(2)	If the person recovers the lost or stolen certificate, the person must, as soon as practicable (but within 14 days) after the day the person recovers the certificate—
	(a)	tell the road transport authority about the recovery of the certificate; and
	(b)	give the certificate to the authority.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	Subsection (2) (b) does not apply to the person if the road transport authority tells the person that the certificate need not be given to the authority.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
19	Approval of educational qualifications
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve educational qualifications for a kind of accreditation (approved educational qualifications).
	(2)	An approval of educational qualifications is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
19A	Accreditation guidelines—relevant offences
	(1)	The Minister may approve guidelines about the exercise of the road transport authority’s functions under section 8 (2) (b) (Mandatory refusal of accreditation).
	(2)	Without limiting subsection (1), the guidelines may make provision about—
	(a)	the offences that are relevant in relation to an application for accreditation to operate a regulated service; and
	(b)	the matters or circumstances that may or must be considered, in deciding whether—
	(i)	an application for accreditation may or must be refused; or
	(ii)	action may or must be taken under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action) in relation to an accreditation.
Examples for par (b)
1	whether a person has been convicted for a single offence or multiple offences and the nature and seriousness of the offence
2	the age of the person when the offence was committed
3	the time elapsed since the offence was committed
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	The road transport authority must comply with any guidelines approved under this section.
	(4)	Approved guidelines are a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
20	Operator training 
The road transport authority may, by written notice, direct an accredited person to undertake, within a stated reasonable time, stated training about the operation of the public passenger service or transport booking service for which the person is accredited.
20A	Tour and charter services from interstate—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
A person who operates tour and charter services is exempt from the Act, section 20 (2) (Unaccredited operators not to operate certain bus services) in relation to a particular tour and charter service (the ACT tour) that is operated partly within the ACT  if—
	(a)	the ACT tour begins and ends outside the ACT; and
	(b)	each passenger on the tour engages with the operator (or an engagement is made with the operator on the passenger’s behalf) for the passenger’s journey to begin and end outside the ACT; and
	(c)	the person is authorised to operate the ACT tour under the law of another jurisdiction.
Note	The Act, s 20 (2) would otherwise require the tour and charter service operator to be accredited under this regulation for the operation of the ACT tour.

Part 2.4	Service standards
    
20B	Service standards for regulated services
	(1)	The road transport authority may make service standards for a regulated service (the service standards).
	(2)	Service standards for a regulated service may include standards about—
	(a)	the matters mentioned in schedule 1 for the regulated service; and
	(b)	anything else about the safe, reliable or efficient provision of the regulated service; and
	(c)	monitoring an accredited operator’s compliance with the service standards, including, for example—
	(i)	the making, management and auditing (including performance auditing) of records and systems required to be kept under the Act; and
	(ii)	reporting requirements; and
	(d)	anything else the authority considers appropriate.
Note 1	Power to make a statutory instrument includes power to make different provision in relation to different matters or different classes of matters, and to make an instrument that applies differently by reference to stated exceptions or factors (see Legislation Act, s 48).
Note 2	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	A service standard is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
20C	Regulated service must comply with service standards
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	operates a regulated service; and
	(b)	fails to comply with a service standard for the regulated service that applies to the person.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person holds a licence to use a vehicle for a regulated service; and
	(b)	the vehicle is used to operate a regulated service; and
	(c)	the vehicle fails to comply with a service standard for the regulated service.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

Chapter 3	Bus services
Part 3.1	Operation of bus services
Division 3.1.1	Bus services generally
21	Maintenance of buses
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus must not use the vehicle, or allow someone else to use the vehicle, to operate a bus service if the vehicle has not been serviced and maintained in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance standards (however described) relating to the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a bus must not use the vehicle, or allow someone else to use the vehicle, to operate a bus service if—
	(a)	the vehicle does not comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle; or
	(b)	the use of the vehicle by the accredited operator or other person would contravene the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Example for par (b)
The vehicle must be maintained in a condition that enables it to be driven safely (see Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, s 107 (2)).
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
22	Fleet and maintenance records for buses to be made
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus service must make a written record of the following particulars for each bus used to operate the service:
	(a)	the make, model and year of manufacture of the bus;
	(b)	the registration number of the bus;
	(c)	the insurance policies, and the expiry date of the policies, that apply in relation to the operation of the bus;
	(d)	the maximum number of seated and standing passengers that may be carried on the bus in accordance with section 37 (Maximum number of passengers in buses);
	(e)	the date the bus was first used by the operator to operate the bus service and (if applicable) the date the bus ceased to be used by the operator to operate the bus service;
	(f)	the inspections of the bus for compliance with section 21 (Maintenance of buses);
	(g)	any defects that affect the roadworthiness or safe operation of the bus;
	(h)	the cleaning, servicing, maintenance and repair of the bus and any other work done to the bus;
	(i)	accidents or other incidents in which—
	(i)	the death of, or bodily injury to, a person is caused by, or arises out of the use of, the bus; or
	(ii)	damage to property is caused by, or arises out of the use of, the bus.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a bus service must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
23	Notification of changes to bus fleet
	(1)	This section applies to an accredited operator of a bus service who acquires (including under a lease) a bus to operate the bus service.
	(2)	The accredited operator must, as soon as practicable (but no later than 7 days after the day the bus is acquired), give the road transport authority written notice of the matters mentioned in section 22 (1) (a) to (d).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
24	Notifiable incidents involving buses
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus service must, as soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) after a notifiable accident, give the road transport authority written notice of the time and date when, and the place where, the accident happened.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a bus service must, as soon as practicable (but no later than 5 days after the day of a notifiable accident), give the road transport authority written notice of the following information:
	(a)	the make, model and registration number of the bus involved in the accident;
	(b)	the full name and home address of the driver of the bus involved in the accident;
	(c)	the circumstances of the accident;
	(d)	the name and address of anyone killed or injured in the accident;
	(e)	for an injured person—the kind of injuries received by the person.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	Strict liability applies to subsections (1) and (2).
	(4)	The accredited operator of a bus service must give the road transport authority written notice of any incident (other than a notifiable accident) that—
	(a)	relates to a bus; and 
	(b)	significantly affects the operation of the bus service.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(5)	In this section:
notifiable accident means an accident or other incident in which the death of, or bodily injury to, a person is caused by, or arises out of the use of, a bus used to operate the bus service.
25	Condition of buses
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus service must ensure that, while a bus is being used to operate the service, its interior, exterior and fittings are clean and undamaged and that its fittings are properly fitted and securely in place.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	In this section:
exterior, of a bus, includes the body, door panels, bumper bars, trim and wheels of the bus.
26	Bus drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus service must ensure that a person who drives a vehicle to operate the service is—
	(a)	the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the person to drive the vehicle for hire or reward; or
	(b)	exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (Exemption of drivers of public vehicles driven for hire or reward—Act, s 31 (1) (b)).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 1	A person does not hold a public vehicle licence if the public vehicle licence has been suspended or cancelled under the road transport legislation or any other territory law.
Note 2	The Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, s 94A (4) provides that a person ceases to be exempt from holding a public vehicle licence if—
	(a)	an automatic disqualifying circumstance applies to the person (see Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, s 91); or
	(b)	the person is disqualified by the road transport authority from driving a vehicle on a road or road related area (in the ACT) under that regulation, s 103.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
27	Records of bus drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus service must make a written record of the following particulars for each person who drives a bus to operate the service:
	(a)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the person, including any change to the information notified to the accredited operator by the road transport authority;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	the dates and times when the bus was driven by the person.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a bus service must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an accredited operator of a bus service; and
	(b)	the person has a written record under subsection (1) of a person (the driver) who drives a bus to operate the service; and
	(c)	the driver was the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the driver to drive a bus for hire or reward; and
	(d)	the driver’s public vehicle licence is suspended or cancelled; and
	(e)	the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the driver’s public vehicle licence is suspended or cancelled; and
	(f)	the person fails to make a written record of the following for the driver:
	(i)	the suspension or cancellation of the driver’s licence;
	(ii)	when the licence was suspended or cancelled;
	(iii)	if the licence was suspended—when the suspension ends.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(5)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an accredited operator of a bus service; and
	(b)	the person has a written record under subsection (1) of a person (the driver) who drives a bus to operate the service; and
	(c)	the driver was exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A; and
	(d)	the driver is no longer exempt from holding a public vehicle licence; and
	(e)	the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the driver is no longer exempt under section 94A; and
	(f)	the person fails to record for the driver that the driver is no longer exempt under section 94A.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
27A	Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of bus drivers etc
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus service must, for each person for whom the accredited operator has a record under section 27 (1), tell the road transport authority about the following:
	(a)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the person, including any change to the information notified to the accredited operator by the road transport authority;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	any change to the person’s name, home address or prescribed driver authority information since the accredited operator last told the road transport authority about the information relating to the person; 
	(d)	if the person no longer drives a bus for the accredited operator—that the person no longer drives a bus for the accredited operator.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a bus service must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
27B	Road transport authority may tell accredited operator about bus drivers
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	the accredited operator of a bus service has a record for a person under section 27 (1); and
	(b)	the accredited operator has told the road transport authority about the person under section 27A (1).
	(2)	The road transport authority may tell the accredited operator about the following for the person:
	(a)	any change in the prescribed driver authority information for the person; 
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(b)	if the person was the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the person to drive a bus for hire or reward but the person’s licence has been suspended or cancelled—
	(i)	the suspension or cancellation of the driver’s licence; and
	(ii)	when the licence was suspended or cancelled;
	(c)	if the person was exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A but is no longer exempt and the road transport authority knows the person is no longer exempt—that the person has ceased to be exempt under section 94A.
28	Keeping and inspection etc of records about buses
	(1)	A person who is or has been the accredited operator of a bus service must—
	(a)	keep every record required to be made by the person under the Act for at least 2 years after the day the last entry was made in it; and
	(b)	produce the record for inspection when required by a police officer or authorised person; and
	(c)	provide the record, or a copy of the record, to the road transport authority for inspection within a stated reasonable time when required to do so, in writing, by the authority.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(2)	A person must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	The road transport authority, police officer or authorised person may take copies of any record produced or provided under subsection (1) (b) or (c).
	(4)	This section does not apply to a recording made by a security camera in a bus.
Note	For the keeping and destruction of security camera recordings, see s 32 (2).
29	Display of notice on bus about maximum number of passengers
	(1)	The accredited operator of a single-decker bus used to operate a bus service must display in a conspicuous position at the rear of the bus a statement, in legible text at least 25mm high, of the maximum number of seated, and the maximum number of standing, passengers the bus is permitted to carry under section 37 (3) (Maximum number of passengers in buses).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a double-decker bus used to operate a bus service must display in a conspicuous position at the rear of the bus a statement, in legible text at least 25mm high, of—
	(a)	the maximum number of seated passengers the bus is permitted to carry on each deck of the bus under section 37 (3); and 
	(b)	the maximum number of standing passengers the bus is permitted to carry on the lower deck under the subsection.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
30	Accreditation details to be displayed on buses
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus used to operate a bus service must display on the bus in a position approved by the road transport authority a statement, in legible text at least 50mm high, of the name in which the accreditation is held and the accreditation number allocated to the operator by the authority.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An approval is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
30A	Advertisements for bus services to display accreditation number
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus used to operate a bus service must ensure that an advertisement for the bus service identifies the service by its accreditation number. 
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	A person who pretends to be accredited to operate a bus service, or a bus service of a particular kind, commits an offence against the Act, s 21.
	(2)	This section does not apply to an advertisement appearing in a vehicle used to operate the bus service.
Note	In a vehicle includes on the vehicle (see dict, def in a vehicle).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
30B	Airconditioning of buses
	(1)	This regulation applies if a bus is fitted with airconditioning.
	(2)	The accredited operator of the bus must ensure that the airconditioning is in good condition and fully operational.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
30C	Bus service vehicle livery
	(1)	This section applies to a bus service that is a regular route service.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a bus service must ensure that the vehicle is fitted with signs and livery (including colours) that comply with the requirements and design approved by the road transport authority for the bus service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	An approval under subsection (2) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
30D	Offensive material etc in or on buses
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus must ensure that an advertisement or other document that a reasonable adult would consider indecent, insulting or offensive is not displayed in the bus.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
	(2)	The road transport authority, a police officer or an authorised person may direct the accredited operator of a bus to remove an advertisement or other document that the authority, officer or person believes on reasonable grounds contravenes subsection (1).
	(3)	The accredited operator must comply with a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
30E	Compliance with dress code of practice
	(1)	The accredited operator of a bus used to operate a bus service commits an offence if—
	(a)	a code of practice approved under section 67B (Code of practice—dress of bus drivers) is in force; and
	(b)	the accredited operator allows a person to drive the bus; and
	(c)	the person does not comply with the code of practice.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
31	Presence of security camera in bus to be indicated
The accredited operator of a bus fitted with a security camera must ensure that signs telling people that they may be under video surveillance while in or near the bus are conspicuously placed inside and outside the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note 1	The accredited operator must also comply with any standards about security cameras in buses, see s 68 (5).
Note 2	In collecting personal information, the accredited operator may also have to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) or the Territory privacy principles under the Information Privacy Act 2014.
32	Bus operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings
	(1)	This section applies to the accredited operator of a bus if the bus is fitted with a security camera.
	(2)	If a recording made by the security camera has not been given to a police officer or the road transport authority under subsection (4), the accredited operator must ensure that the recording is—
	(a)	kept by the accredited operator for 30 days after the day it is made; and
	(b)	destroyed as soon as practicable after the end of the 30 day period.
	(3)	The accredited operator of a bus must not fail to comply with subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The accredited operator must also comply with any standards about security cameras in buses, see s 68 (5).
	(4)	If a police officer or the road transport authority asks the accredited operator of a bus to give the police officer or authority a recording made by the security camera, the accredited operator must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with the request.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(5)	The accredited operator of a bus must maintain, in good condition and fully operational, equipment that can display a recording made by the security camera.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	The accredited operator may also have to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) or the Territory privacy principles under the Information Privacy Act 2014 about the collection, storage, use and disclosure of the recordings.
34	Effect of noncompliance notices—bus operators
	(1)	This section applies to the accredited operator of a bus if a noncompliance notice under the Act, section 120 (Attachment and removal of noncompliance notices) has been attached to the vehicle.
	(2)	The accredited operator commits an offence if the notice is attached to the vehicle and the accredited operator uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a bus service after the time of effect of the notice.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 1	For the time of effect, see the Act, section 120 (2) (b).
Note 2	Unauthorised removal of a noncompliance notice is an offence (see the Act, section 120 (4)).
	(3)	The accredited operator commits an offence if—
	(a)	the accredited operator uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a bus service after the time of effect of the notice; and
	(b)	the accredited operator knows the notice has been removed otherwise than in accordance with the Act, section 120.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	This section does not apply to the accredited operator if a police officer or authorised person has directed under the Act, section 120 that the notice be taken to have been removed.
	(5)	Strict liability applies to subsection (2) and (3) (a).
Division 3.1.2	Bus drivers
35	Requirements about bus drivers stopping for passengers
	(1)	A bus driver must stop the bus and drop off a passenger at a bus stop if the passenger indicates to the driver that the passenger wishes to get off the bus at the bus stop.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A bus driver must stop the bus and pick up a person at a bus stop if the person indicates to the driver that the person wishes to get on the bus at the bus stop.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	Despite subsections (1) and (2), the bus driver may refuse to stop the bus or pick up a person if—
	(a)	the driver would contravene section 37 (Maximum number of passengers in buses) or section 39 (Restrictions on carriage of goods in buses) if the driver picked up the person; or
	(b)	the person is a person mentioned in section 63 (Bus passengers—soiled clothing etc) or section 64 (Intoxicated bus passengers).
	(4)	This section does not, by implication, require a bus driver to pick up and drop off passengers only at bus stops.
36	Where bus drivers must stop on a road
If a bus driver stops on a road to drop off or pick up a passenger, the driver must stop parallel to, and as close as practicable to, the side of the road.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
37	Maximum number of passengers in buses
	(1)	A bus driver must not, at any time—
	(a)	carry in the bus more passengers, whether seated or standing, than the total number of passengers permitted to be carried in the bus; or
	(b)	if the bus is a single-decker—
	(i)	carry in the bus more passengers seated than the number of passengers permitted to be carried seated in the bus; or
	(ii)	carry in the bus more passengers standing than the number of passengers permitted to be carried standing in the bus; or
	(c)	if the bus is a double-decker—
	(i)	carry more passengers seated on a deck of the bus than the number of passengers permitted to be carried seated on that deck of the bus; or
	(ii)	carry more passengers standing on the lower deck of the bus than the number of passengers permitted to be carried standing in the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	Passengers are not allowed to stand on the upper deck of a double-decker bus, see s 44 (2) (c).
	(2)	For this section, in working out the number of passengers being carried, the following people are not to be taken into account:
	(a)	any child apparently under 5 years old who is being carried on the lap of a seated passenger;
	(b)	every 3rd child, whether seated or standing, who is apparently under 12 years old unless the child is seated on a seat designed (either by way of fixed armrests or seating contours for individual passengers) so that it is impracticable for the seat to be used by more than the number of passengers for which it is designed.
	(3)	In this section, the number of passengers who are permitted to be carried seated, or are permitted to be carried standing, in a bus is—
	(a)	if the bus is registered under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999—the number notified (or last notified) to the bus operator by the road transport authority; or
	(b)	if the bus is registered under the law of another jurisdiction that corresponds to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999—the number permitted to be carried by the bus under that law.
38	Responsibilities of bus drivers for security cameras
	(1)	This section applies to the driver of a bus if the bus is fitted with a security camera.
	(2)	The driver must, before operating the vehicle as a bus, check whether the security camera is operating.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	If the camera is not operating, the driver must tell the accredited operator of the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	The bus driver must also comply with any standards about security cameras in buses, see s 68 (5).
39	Restrictions on carriage of goods in buses
	(1)	A bus driver must not allow anyone to place or carry in the bus something that, because of its size or dimensions, cannot be carried in the bus without inconvenience or danger to someone else.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply to anything used by a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability.
40	Responsibility of bus drivers for lost property
	(1)	This section applies to a bus driver if the driver finds lost property in the bus or is given lost property under section 67 (Lost property found by bus passengers).
	(2)	The driver must give the property to—
	(a)	its owner; or 
	(b)	if the owner cannot be identified—the accredited operator of the bus as soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) after finding or being given the property.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
41	Behaviour of bus drivers generally
A bus driver must not—
	(a)	solicit for passengers or for a hiring; or
	(b)	move the bus while a door is open; or
	(c)	start or stop the bus in a way that subjects a passenger or anyone else to unnecessary risk of injury.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note 1	A bus driver is not allowed to smoke in the bus (see Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003).
Note 2	A bus driver must also comply with any standards about security cameras in buses, see s 68 (5).
42	Dress and conduct of bus drivers
	(1)	A bus driver must—
	(a)	be clean and tidy; and
	(b)	behave in an orderly way and with politeness and propriety towards every passenger, police officer and authorised person and other road users.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	If a code of practice approved under section 67B (Code of practice—dress of bus drivers) is in force, a bus driver must comply with the code of practice.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
43	Drivers to remain in bus
A bus driver must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the driver’s seat of the bus during a journey of the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
44	Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a bus
	(1)	A bus driver must not allow a passenger—
	(a)	to enter the driver’s compartment (if any) of the bus; or
	(b)	to occupy the driver’s seat or a part of the driver’s seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A bus driver must not, while the bus is moving, allow a passenger—
	(a)	on a part of the bus not designed to carry passengers; or
	(b)	on a part of the bus beside or in front of the driver’s seat; or
	(c)	if the bus is a double-decker—to stand on the upper deck of the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	Without limiting subsection (2), the parts of a bus not designed to carry passengers include—
	(a)	the roof, steps and footboard; and 
	(b)	if the bus is a double-decker—the stairs to the upper deck.
45	Effect of noncompliance notices—bus drivers
	(1)	This section applies to the driver of a bus if a noncompliance notice under the Act, section 120 (Attachment and removal of noncompliance notices) has been attached to the vehicle.
	(2)	The driver commits an offence if the notice is attached to the vehicle and the driver uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a bus service after the time of effect of the notice.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 1	For the time of effect, see the Act, section 120 (2) (b).
Note 2	Unauthorised removal of a noncompliance notice is an offence (see the Act, section 120 (4)).
	(3)	The driver commits an offence if—
	(a)	the driver uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a bus service after the time of effect of the notice; and
	(b)	the driver knows the notice has been removed otherwise than in accordance with the Act, section 120.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	This section does not apply to the driver if a police officer or authorised person has directed under the Act, section 120 that the notice be taken to have been removed.
	(5)	Strict liability applies to subsection (2) and (3) (a).

Part 3.2	Bus tickets
    
46	Validity of bus tickets
	(1)	A bus ticket is valid for travel only for the journey or journeys for which it is issued.
	(2)	A bus ticket transferred in contravention of section 48 (Bus tickets not transferable) is not a valid ticket.
47	Valid bus ticket required for travel
	(1)	A person must not, without reasonable excuse, travel in a bus unless the person holds a valid bus ticket for the travel.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	For subsection (1), if a bus uses automatic equipment to read or record any details in a bus ticket, a bus ticket may be validated—
	(a)	for equipment that is operated by inserting a bus ticket into the equipment—by putting the ticket into the automatic equipment in accordance with any instructions provided by the bus operator; or
	(b)	for equipment operated by passing a bus ticket near the equipment—by passing the ticket near the equipment in accordance with any instructions provided by the bus operator.
Example of bus ticket inserted into automatic equipment
a bus ticket with a magnetic strip.
Example of bus ticket passed near automatic equipment
a bus ticket with a microchip.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
48	Bus tickets not transferable
	(1)	A person who is issued with a bus ticket must not transfer (or offer to transfer) the ticket, or a part of the ticket, to someone else.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply if—
	(a)	the ticket was bought for the other person; or
	(b)	the transfer is authorised by the accredited operator of the bus service.
49	Damaged or changed bus tickets not to be used
A person must not travel in a bus using a bus ticket if the ticket has been—
	(a)	damaged or defaced in a material respect; or 
	(b)	changed in a material particular.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Examples of a bus ticket damaged or defaced in a material respect—par (a)
1	If the ticket has a magnetic strip or microchip, the ticket cannot be read or recorded by the automatic equipment used by a bus to read or record any details in the ticket.
2	The information shown on the ticket by, or with the authorisation of, the accredited operator of the bus service for which the ticket is issued is missing or cannot be readily read.
Examples of a bus ticket changed in a material particular—par (b)
1	The information shown on the ticket by, or with the authorisation of, the accredited operator of the bus service for which the ticket is issued has been changed or deleted without the accredited operator’s authorisation.
2	If the ticket has a magnetic strip or microchip, the information recorded in the magnetic strip or microchip by, or with the authorisation of, the accredited operator of the bus service for which the ticket is issued, has been changed or deleted without the accredited operator’s authorisation.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
50	Concession tickets for buses
	(1)	A person must not travel in a bus using a concession ticket unless the person is entitled to use the concession ticket.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A bus driver, police officer or authorised person may require a person who uses (or attempts to use) a concession ticket to travel on a bus to produce satisfactory evidence (for example, a student or pensioner concession card) that the person is entitled to use the ticket to travel on the bus.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	A person may not be prosecuted for offences against both subsection (1) and subsection (3) in relation to the same journey.
	(5)	For this section, a person is entitled to use a concession ticket for travel on a bus service if the accredited operator of the bus service has authorised the person to use the concession ticket.
	(6)	A person must not provide a document containing information that is false, misleading or incomplete in a material particular—
	(a)	in relation to an application for a concession ticket; or
	(b)	in purported compliance with a requirement under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(7)	A person must not in or in relation to an application for a concession ticket or in purported compliance with a requirement under subsection (2)—
	(a)	state anything that is false or misleading in a material particular; or
	(b)	omit from a statement anything without which the statement is misleading in a material particular.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(8)	In this section:
concession ticket means a bus ticket issued free or at a reduced fare.
51	Inspection and processing of bus tickets
A person who is in a bus must make the person’s bus ticket available for inspection or processing by an authorised person on the authorised person’s request.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

Part 3.3	Conduct of bus passengers
    
52	Conduct of people in buses generally
	(1)	A person in a bus must not unreasonably interfere with the comfort or safety of anyone else.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	Without limiting subsection (1), a person unreasonably interferes with the comfort or safety of someone else if the person—
	(a)	puts a foot on a seat; or
	(b)	spits; or
	(c)	uses offensive language; or
	(d)	behaves offensively; or
	(e)	uses a wheeled recreational device within the meaning of the Australian Road Rules, dictionary.
Note	A person is not allowed to smoke on a bus (see Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003).
53	Bus seats for older people and people with disabilities
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the accredited operator of a bus service has, by a notice in a bus operating the service—
	(i)	set aside seats (a designated seat) for older people or people with a disability (a designated person); and
	(ii)	specified the people who may use the seats; and
	(b)	the person occupies or continues to occupy a designated seat if a designated person is standing or indicates that the person wishes to use the seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply to a designated person.
54	Drinking of liquor in buses generally prohibited
	(1)	A person must not drink, or be in possession of an open container of, liquor in a bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply if the liquor is supplied in the bus by, or with the permission of, the accredited operator of the bus service.
55	Eating and drinking in buses
	(1)	A person must not eat or drink in a bus (or part of a bus) if eating and drinking in the bus (or the part of the bus) is prohibited by a notice displayed in the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply if—
	(a)	the person is eating or drinking with the permission of the accredited operator of the bus service; or
	(b)	the person is eating or drinking for medical reasons; or
	(c)	the food or drink is supplied in the bus by, or with the permission of, the accredited operator of the bus service.
56	Getting on and getting off buses
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, get on or off a bus—
	(a)	while the bus is moving; or
	(b)	through a window (including a window used as an emergency exit) or a roof hatch.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
57	No interference with bus equipment
A person must not, without reasonable excuse—
	(a)	interfere with equipment attached to or forming part of a bus; or
	(b)	block a bus door; or
	(c)	open a locked bus door; or
	(d)	open an unlocked bus door while the bus is moving; or
	(e)	interfere with an automatically operated bus door.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
58	Throwing objects in or from buses
A person must not throw anything in or from a bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
59	Travel not allowed on certain parts of bus
	(1)	A passenger on a bus must not—
	(a)	enter the driver’s compartment (if any) of the bus; or
	(b)	occupy the driver’s seat or a part of the driver’s seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A passenger must not, while the bus is moving—
	(a)	be on a part of the bus not designed to carry passengers; or
	(b)	be on a part of the bus beside or in front of the driver’s seat; or
	(c)	if the bus is a double-decker—stand on the upper deck of the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	Without limiting subsection (2), the parts of a bus not designed to carry passengers include—
	(a)	the roof, steps and footboard; and 
	(b)	if the bus is a double-decker—the stairs to the upper deck.
60	Property not to be removed from buses
	(1)	A person must not remove from a bus property of the accredited operator of the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply to the accredited operator of the bus, a police officer or an authorised person.
61	No littering in buses
	(1)	A person must not deposit, in a bus, litter or anything that may endanger a person or property. 
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply to litter or a thing placed in a container provided in the bus for the collection of litter. 
62	Carriage of animals in buses
	(1)	A person must not take an animal onto a bus without the driver’s permission.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply to—
	(a)	an animal accompanying a person with a disability that is trained to help the person alleviate the effect of the disability; or
	(b)	an animal being trained to help alleviate the effect of a disability.
Note	If a person is treated unfavourably because the person is accompanied by an animal trained to help the person alleviate the effect of a disability, the person is discriminated against (see Discrimination Act 1991, s 5AA).
63	Bus passengers—soiled clothing etc
	(1)	A bus driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person not to get on, or to get off, a bus if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that—
	(a)	the person, the person’s clothing or goods (or anything else on or carried by the person) may soil or damage the bus or the clothing or goods of someone else; or
	(b)	any of the person’s goods cannot, because of their size or dimensions, be carried in the bus without inconvenience or danger to someone else.
	(2)	Subsection (1) (b) does not apply to anything used by a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability.
	(3)	A person must not fail to comply with a direction under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
64	Intoxicated bus passengers
	(1)	A bus driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person not to get on, or to get off, a bus if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the person—
	(a)	is under the influence of liquor or a drug; and
	(b)	is causing, or is likely to cause, a nuisance or annoyance to someone else.
	(2)	A person must not fail to comply with a direction under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
65	Offender to get off bus when directed
	(1)	A bus driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person to get off the bus if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the person is committing, or has just committed, an offence against this part or part 3.2 (Bus tickets).
	(2)	A person must not fail to comply with a direction under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
66	Removal of people from buses
A person who fails to comply with a direction under this part to get off a bus may be removed from the bus by a police officer.
67	Lost property found by bus passengers
	(1)	A person who finds something on a bus must return it to its owner or give it to the bus driver, the accredited operator of the bus, a police officer or an authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Part 3.4	Other matters relating to bus services
    
67A	Name Territory may operate bus service under—Act, s 19A
The Territory may operate a bus service under the name ACTION.
67B	Code of practice—dress of bus drivers
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve a code of practice for the dress of bus drivers.
	(2)	The approval of a code of practice under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
68	Standards about security cameras in buses
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve standards in relation to security cameras in buses.
	(2)	A standard may make provision in relation to security cameras in buses, including, for example—
	(a)	when security cameras may be installed; and
	(b)	the kinds of security cameras that may be installed; and
	(c)	the position of security cameras; and
	(d)	the operation of security cameras; and
	(e)	requirements about notices to be included in a bus that has a security camera installed.
Note 1	The Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) imposes obligations on some private sector organisations and the Information Privacy Act 2014 imposes obligations on public sector agencies in relation to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information collected about an individual.
Note 2	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	An approval is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
	(4)	A standard may apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without change) an instrument as in force from time to time.
Note 1	The text of an applied, adopted or incorporated law or instrument, whether applied as in force from time to time or at a particular time, is taken to be a notifiable instrument if the operation of the Legislation Act, s 47 (5) or (6) is not disapplied (see s 47 (7)).
Note 2	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Note 3	A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an instrument (see Legislation Act, s 14 (2)).
	(5)	A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a standard approved under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

69	Interference with bus security cameras and recordings 
	(1)	A person must not, without lawful authority or excuse, interfere with a security camera in a bus.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person must not change or otherwise interfere with a recording made by a security camera in a bus.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note	For the destruction of recordings, see s 32.
70	Appointment of bus stops
	(1)	Bus stops may be appointed by—
	(a)	the road transport authority; or
	(b)	the accredited operator of a bus service in accordance with the prior written approval of the road transport authority.
	(2)	A bus stop appointed under subsection (1) must be indicated by a sign (a bus stop sign) erected or displayed with the authority’s approval and on which the words ‘bus stop’, ‘bus stand’ or ‘bus zone’, or some suitable pictorial representation, appear.
	(3)	If times are stated on a bus stop sign, the sign operates only during those times.
	(4)	If a bus service operated by a particular accredited operator is stated on a bus stop sign, the sign operates only in relation to a bus service operated by the accredited operator.

Chapter 3A	Bookable vehicles
Part 3A.1	Transport booking services
Division 3A.1.1	Transport booking services—generally
Note	Some taxi drivers and taxi service operators must be affiliated with a transport booking service (see Act, s 36E).
	All rideshare drivers must be affiliated with a transport booking service (see Act, s 36F).
	Hire car drivers and hire car service operators may be affiliated with a transport booking service.
70A	Meaning of affiliated driver, affiliated hire car driver and affiliated taxi driver
In this regulation:
affiliated driver, for a transport booking service, includes a driver for an affiliated operator for the transport booking service.
Note	Affiliated driver—see the Act, s 35.
Affiliated operator—see the Act, s 36B.
affiliated hire car driver, for a transport booking service, means the following hire car drivers:
	(a)	a hire car driver who has an affiliated driver agreement with the booking service;
	(b)	a hire car driver for a hire car service operator who is an affiliated operator for the transport booking service.
affiliated taxi driver, for a transport booking service, means the following taxi drivers:
	(a)	a taxi driver who has an affiliated driver agreement with the booking service;
	(b)	a taxi driver for a taxi service operator who is an affiliated operator for the transport booking service.
70B	Transport booking service—must ensure affiliated drivers have required knowledge and skills
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver); and
	(c)	the person does not take reasonable steps to ensure that each affiliated driver has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a bookable vehicle driver.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply in relation to an affiliated wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver.
Note	Transport booking services must also ensure affiliated drivers are licensed (see Act, s 36G).
70C	Transport booking service—must ensure bookable vehicle is licensed
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that each—
	(i)	taxi to be used by an affiliated taxi driver is a licensed taxi; and
	(ii)	rideshare vehicle to be used by an affiliated rideshare driver is a licensed rideshare vehicle; and
	(iii)	hire car to be used by an affiliated hire car driver is a licensed hire car.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply to a WTBS.
70D	Transport booking service—must be available to take bookings
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	has affiliated taxi drivers; and
	(c)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that the booking service is available at all times to—
	(i)	accept bookings from people for taxis; and
	(ii)	communicate the bookings to affiliated taxi drivers.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	has affiliated rideshare drivers; and
	(c)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that the booking service is available at all times to—
	(i)	accept bookings from people for rideshare vehicles; and
	(ii)	communicate the bookings to affiliated rideshare drivers.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	This section does not apply to a WTBS.
70E	Transport booking service—must give fare estimate and vehicle identifier
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the person communicates a hirer’s booking to a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(c)	the Minister has not determined a maximum fare, or a way of calculating a maximum fare, for the hiring; and
Note	The Minister may determine fares and ways of calculating fares under the Act, s 60, s 60Q and s 79A.
	(d)	the person does not, before the hiring begins, make available to the hirer an option to obtain an estimate of the fare for the hiring.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	communicates a hirer’s booking to—
	(i)	a rideshare driver; or
	(ii)	a hire car driver; and
	(c)	does not, before the hiring begins, give the hirer sufficient information for the hirer to identify the booked vehicle and driver.
Note	A taxi must have identifying signs and livery (see s 107).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 3A.1.2	Transport booking services—records
70F	Meaning of affiliated driver record and affiliated operator record—div 3A.1.2
In this division:
affiliated driver record means a record of the following details for the affiliated driver:
	(a)	the affiliated driver’s full name, home address and date of birth;
	(b)	the affiliated driver’s prescribed driver authority information;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	if a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver)—evidence that the affiliated driver has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a bookable vehicle driver;
	(d)	for an affiliated taxi driver—whether the affiliated driver has—
	(i)	successfully completed an approved wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver training course; or
	(ii)	been exempted by the road transport authority under section 160 (Authority may exempt wheelchair‑accessible taxi drivers from approved training course) from the requirement to successfully complete the course;
	(e)	the registration number of each bookable vehicle used by the affiliated driver to carry out each hiring booked via the transport booking service.
Note	Taxi drivers must be affiliated drivers unless their taxi service operator is an affiliated operator or an independent taxi service operator (see Act, s 36E).
Rideshare drivers must be affiliated drivers (see Act, s 36F).
Hire car drivers may be affiliated drivers.
affiliated operator record, for an affiliated operator for a transport booking service, means a record of the following details for the operator:
	(a)	the operator’s full name and home address;
	(b)	if the operator is—
	(i)	an individual—the operator’s date of birth; or
	(ii)	a corporation—the operator’s ACN;
	(c)	the operator’s accreditation number;
	(d)	the kind of public passenger service the operator is accredited to operate;
	(e)	the expiry date of the accreditation;
	(f)	the registration numbers of the bookable vehicles used by the operator to operate the public passenger service via the transport booking service.
Note	Taxi service operators must be affiliated operators unless they are independent taxi service operators (see Act, s 36E).
Hire car service operators may be affiliated operators.
70G	Transport booking service—affiliated driver records
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not—
	(i)	keep an affiliated driver record for each affiliated driver for the transport booking service; and
	(ii)	take reasonable steps to ensure each affiliated driver record is up‑to‑date.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not keep each affiliated driver record for at least 2 years after the last date on which the driver carried out a booking via the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not provide an affiliated driver record, on request, to—
	(i)	the road transport authority; or
	(ii)	a police officer; or
	(iii)	a member of an emergency service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
70H	Transport booking service—affiliated operator records
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not—
	(i)	keep an affiliated operator record for each affiliated operator for the transport booking service; and
	(ii)	take reasonable steps to ensure each affiliated operator record is up‑to‑date.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not keep each affiliated operator record for at least 2 years after the last date on which a driver for the operator carried out a booking via the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not provide an affiliated operator record, on request, to—
	(i)	the road transport authority; or
	(ii)	a police officer; or
	(iii)	a member of an emergency service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
70I	Transport booking service—bookable vehicle records
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not—
	(i)	keep a bookable vehicle record for each bookable vehicle used by a bookable vehicle driver to carry out a booking via the transport booking service; and
	(ii)	take reasonable steps to ensure each bookable vehicle record is up‑to‑date.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not keep each bookable vehicle record for at least 2 years after the last date on which a bookable vehicle driver used the vehicle to carry out a booking via the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not provide a bookable vehicle record, on request, to—
	(i)	the road transport authority; or
	(ii)	a police officer; or
	(iii)	a member of an emergency service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(5)	In this section:
bookable vehicle record, for a bookable vehicle used to operate a public passenger service via a transport booking service, means a record of the following details for the vehicle:
	(a)	the vehicle’s registration number;
	(b)	the name of each affiliated driver and affiliated operator who uses the vehicle to operate a public passenger service via the transport booking service.
70J	Transport booking service—booking records
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not make a booking record for each bookable vehicle hiring booked via the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not keep each booking record for at least 2 years after the date the hiring was carried out.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is or has been a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not provide a booking record, on request, to—
	(i)	the road transport authority; or
	(ii)	a police officer; or
	(iii)	a member of an emergency service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(5)	In this section:
booking record, for a bookable vehicle hiring booked via a transport booking service, means a record of the following details for the hiring:
	(a)	the name or driver number of the bookable vehicle driver;
	(b)	the registration number of the bookable vehicle;
	(c)	the name or passenger number of the person who booked the hiring;
	(d)	when and where the first passenger for the hiring was picked up;
	(e)	when and where the last passenger for the hiring was dropped off;
	(f)	the fare paid.
driver number, for an affiliated driver for a transport booking service, means a unique identifying number given to the driver by the booking service.
passenger number, for a person who books a hiring via a transport booking service, means a unique identifying number given to the person by the booking service.
70K	Road transport authority to share information
	(1)	If a transport booking service has given the road transport authority an affiliated driver record, the road transport authority must tell the transport booking service the following matters about the driver:
	(a)	any change in the prescribed driver authority information for the driver;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(b)	the suspension or cancellation of a public vehicle licence held by the driver;
	(c)	the ending of any exemption for the driver under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (Exemption of drivers of public vehicles driven for hire or reward—Act, s 31 (1) (b)).
	(2)	If a transport booking service has given the road transport authority an affiliated operator record, the road transport authority must tell the transport booking service the following matters about the affiliated operator:
	(a)	the suspension or cancellation of the operator’s accreditation;
	(b)	the suspension or cancellation of any taxi licence or hire car licence held by the operator.
	(3)	If a transport booking service has given the road transport authority a bookable vehicle record, the road transport authority must tell the transport booking service the following matters about the bookable vehicle:
	(a)	the suspension or cancellation of the vehicle’s registration;
	(b)	the suspension or cancellation of the vehicle’s—
	(i)	for a taxi—taxi licence; or
	(ii)	for a rideshare vehicle—rideshare vehicle licence; or
	(iii)	for a hire car—hire car licence.
Division 3A.1.3	Transport booking services—wheelchair‑accessible taxis
70L	Meaning of wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking service (WTBS)
In this regulation:
wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking service (WTBS) means a transport booking service that accepts bookings only for wheelchair‑accessible taxis for wheelchair‑dependent people.
Note	Transport booking service—see the Act, s 28.
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi—see s 82.
Wheelchair‑dependent person—see the dictionary.
70M	Transport booking service—must direct wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking to WTBS
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a transport booking service other than a WTBS; and
	(b)	someone requests a wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking via the transport booking service; and
	(c)	the booking is for a wheelchair‑dependent person; and
	(d)	there is a WTBS operating in the Territory; and
	(e)	the person fails to, without delay, direct the booking request to a WTBS.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
70N	Transport booking service—must direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	someone requests a wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking via the transport booking service; and
	(c)	the booking is for a wheelchair‑dependent person; and
	(d)	there is no WTBS operating in the Territory; and
	(e)	a wheelchair‑accessible taxi operated by an affiliated driver, or affiliated operator, for the transport booking service is available for hire; and
	(f)	the taxi’s driver does not accept an offer of the booking; and
	(g)	the person fails to, without delay, direct the driver to accept the booking.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	It is an offence for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver to not comply with the direction (see s 114 (2)).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
70O	Transport booking service—must give estimated arrival time for wheelchair‑accessible taxis
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	someone (a passenger) books a wheelchair‑accessible taxi through the transport booking service; and
	(c)	the transport booking service fails to, without delay, tell the passenger the estimated time when, or period within which, the taxi will arrive at the place where the taxi is to pick up the passenger.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	If a WTBS is operating in the Territory, the transport booking service must direct any request for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking to a WTBS (see s 70M).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
70P	WTBS—service contracts
	(1)	The road transport authority may, on behalf of the Territory, enter into a contract (a service contract) with a person (the WTBS operator) for the person to operate a WTBS.
	(2)	A service contract must state whether the right given under the contract to operate a WTBS is an exclusive right to operate the service.
	(3)	A service contract may make provision for the operation of a WTBS and the administration of the contract, including, for example—
	(a)	service requirements under the contract; and
	(b)	the transfer, suspension, cancellation and surrender of the contract; and
	(c)	the fees (if any) payable under the contract; and
	(d)	the adjustment of payments and refunds for any contract fees; and
	(e)	financial or other remedies for breaches of the contract; and
	(f)	the records (including accounts) to be made and kept, how they are to be made and kept, and their inspection; and
	(g)	the provision of information and reports to the road transport authority about the WTBS and the verification of the information and reports.
Examples—par (a)
1	communication options required to meet customer needs
2	procedures to deal with failure of technical equipment
3	recording and resolution of customer complaints
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
70Q	WTBS—entitlement to operate
	(1)	A person is entitled to operate a WTBS in the ACT only if the person holds a service contract for the service.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	operates a WTBS in the ACT; and
	(b)	is not entitled to operate the service.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
70R	WTBS—exemption for WTBS operators—Act, s 128 (1) (b)
	(1)	The road transport authority may exempt a WTBS operator from the following provisions:
	(a)	the Act, section 32 (Transport booking service must be accredited);
	(b)	the Act, section 36G (Transport booking service—responsibilities).
	(2)	An exemption is subject to—
	(a)	the condition that the WTBS operator does not breach the WTBS operator’s service contract; and
	(b)	any other condition the road transport authority considers appropriate.
	(3)	The road transport authority may end an exemption if it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the WTBS operator—
	(a)	is in breach of a condition of the exemption; or
	(b)	has failed to comply with a requirement of the road transport legislation (other than the legislation mentioned in subsection (1)).
	(4)	If the road transport authority decides to end an exemption, the authority must give the WTBS operator written notice stating—
	(a)	that the authority has decided to end the exemption; and
	(b)	the grounds for ending the exemption; and
	(c)	when the exemption ends; and
	(d)	any additional information the road transport authority considers appropriate.
Note 1	For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.
Note 2	For when a posted notice is taken to be given, see the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, s 9B.
70S	WTBS—approval of procedures and rules
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve a WTBS’s procedures and rules for wheelchair‑accessible taxi service operators and wheelchair‑accessible taxi drivers (the WTBS’s approved procedures and rules).
	(2)	An approved procedure or rule is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
70T	WTBS—must direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a WTBS; and
	(b)	someone requests a wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking through the WTBS; and
	(c)	the booking is for a wheelchair‑dependent person; and
	(d)	a wheelchair‑accessible taxi is available for hire via the WTBS; and
	(e)	the taxi’s driver does not accept an offer of the booking from the WTBS; and
	(f)	the WTBS fails to, without delay, direct the driver to accept the booking.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	It is an offence for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver to not comply with the direction (see s 114 (2)).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Part 3A.2	Taxis
Division 3A.2.1	Independent taxi service operators
Note 1	Independent taxi service operator—see the Act, dictionary.
Note 2	A taxi service operator must either be an affiliated operator for a transport booking service or an independent taxi service operator (see Act, s 36E).
71	ITSO approval—application
An accredited operator of a taxi service may apply to the road transport authority for approval as an independent taxi service operator (an ITSO approval).
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
72	ITSO approval—eligibility criteria
	(1)	The road transport authority may determine eligibility criteria (ITSO eligibility criteria) for an ITSO approval.
	(2)	A determination is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
73	ITSO approval—decision on application
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for an ITSO approval.
	(2)	The road transport authority may issue the approval to the applicant only if satisfied that the applicant—
	(a)	satisfies any ITSO eligibility criteria; and
	(b)	complies with the service standards for independent taxi services.
	(3)	The road transport authority must give the applicant written notice of its decision on the application.
74	ITSO approval—conditions
An ITSO approval is subject to—
	(a)	the condition that the operator complies with the service standards for independent taxi services; and
	(b)	any condition imposed by the road transport authority when the approval is issued, renewed or amended.
75	ITSO approval—term
	(1)	An ITSO approval comes into force on the day it is issued.
	(2)	The road transport authority must not issue an ITSO approval for longer than 6 years.
	(3)	An ITSO approval expires on the day stated in the approval.
76	ITSO approval—not transferable
An ITSO approval is not transferable.
77	ITSO approval—application for renewal
	(1)	An ITSO approval‑holder may apply to the road transport authority to renew the approval for a period not longer than 6 years.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The application must be—
	(a)	in writing; and
	(b)	made at least 14 days before the approval expires.
	(3)	However, the authority may extend the time for making an application.
Note	An approval‑holder may apply to the road transport authority for the time to be extended, and the road transport authority may extend the time, even though the time has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).
	(4)	If an approval‑holder applies to renew the approval under this section, the approval remains in force until the application is decided.
78	ITSO approval—decision on application for renewal
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for renewal of an ITSO approval under section 77.
	(2)	The authority may renew the approval only if satisfied that the approval‑holder continues to—
	(a)	satisfy any ITSO eligibility criteria; and
	(b)	comply with the service standards for independent taxi services.
	(3)	The road transport authority may refuse to renew the approval if—
	(a)	the authority believes on reasonable grounds that the approval‑holder has contravened a condition of the approval; or
	(b)	any accreditation under the Act held by the approval‑holder is suspended under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
	(4)	If the authority decides to renew the approval, the authority may impose or amend a condition on the approval.
	(5)	The authority must, not later than 28 days after the day the authority receives the application—
	(a)	decide the application for renewal; and
	(b)	tell the approval‑holder about the decision.
Note	Failure to renew an approval within the required time is taken to be a decision not to renew the approval (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
79	ITSO approval—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement ITSO approval to an approval‑holder if satisfied the approval‑holder’s original approval has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the approval‑holder to give the authority a statement verifying that the original approval has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
80	ITSO approval—must update name and address
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an ITSO approval‑holder; and
	(b)	the person’s name or address changes; and
	(c)	the person does not, within 14 days after the change, give the road transport authority—
	(i)	written notice of the change; and
	(ii)	the approval.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	If an ITSO approval‑holder gives the road transport authority written notice of a change to the person’s name or address and the approval, the authority must enter the changed details on the approval and return it to the person.
81	ITSO approval—surrender
	(1)	An ITSO approval‑holder may surrender the approval by giving written notice of the surrender to the road transport authority.
	(2)	The surrender notice must be accompanied by—
	(a)	the approval; or
	(b)	if the approval has been lost, stolen or destroyed—a statement verifying that the approval has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
Division 3A.2.2	Taxi licences
Subdivision 3A.2.2.1	Kinds of taxi licences
82	Kinds of taxi licences
	(1)	In this regulation:
perpetual taxi licence means a taxi licence that—
	(a)	was issued before 7 March 2006; and
	(b)	is not limited to a term stated in the licence.
Note	Perpetual taxi licences are transferable (see Act, s 41).
standard taxi means a taxi other than a wheelchair‑accessible taxi.
standard taxi licence—
	(a)	means a taxi licence to use a vehicle as a standard taxi; but
	(b)	does not include—
	(i)	a perpetual taxi licence; or
	(ii)	a transferable leased taxi licence.
transferable leased taxi licence means a taxi licence that—
	(a)	was issued—
	(i)	before 1 August 2016; and
	(ii)	as a transferable taxi licence; and
	(b)	is limited to a term stated in the licence.
wheelchair‑accessible taxi means a taxi with wheelchair access.
wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence means a taxi licence to use a vehicle as a wheelchair‑accessible taxi.
	(2)	To remove any doubt, a taxi licence, other than a restricted taxi licence, that was issued before 7 March 2006 is a taxi licence issued as a taxi licence that is not limited to a term stated in the licence.
Subdivision 3A.2.2.2	Standard and wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences
83	Meaning of pre‑approval for standard or wheelchair taxi licence
In this regulation:
pre‑approval, for a standard taxi licence or a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence, means a pre‑approval issued under section 86 (Pre‑approval—decision on application).
Note	A pre‑approval for a taxi licence gives the pre‑approval holder—
	(a)	a position on the taxi licence waiting list (see s 84); and
	(b)	the opportunity to apply for the taxi licence (see s 92A).
84	Taxi licence waiting list
	(1)	The road transport authority must keep a list of pre‑approval holders (the taxi licence waiting list)—
	(a)	in order of when their application for pre‑approval was received by the authority; and
	(b)	divided into the following lists:
	(i)	the standard taxi licence waiting list;
	(ii)	the wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence waiting list.
	(2)	The road transport authority must add a pre‑approval holder to the taxi licence waiting list as soon as possible after the pre‑approval is issued under section 86 (Pre‑approval—decision on application).
	(3)	The road transport authority must move a pre‑approval to the bottom of the taxi licence waiting list if the pre‑approval resets to the bottom of the waiting list under—
	(a)	section 92A (3) (a) (Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—notice of availability).
	(b)	section 92B (3) (a) (Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—application).
	(4)	The road transport authority must remove a pre‑approval holder from the taxi licence waiting list if—
	(a)	the pre‑approval expires under—
	(i)	section 88 (2) (Pre‑approval—term); or
	(ii)	section 92A (3) (b); or
	(iii)	section 92B (3) (b); or
Note	A pre‑approval expires under—
·	s 88 after 2 years; or
·	s 92A if the pre‑approval is at the top of the waiting list, is notified that a licence is available, but does not apply for it;
·	s 92B if the pre‑approval holder applies for a taxi licence.
	(b)	the pre‑approval is surrendered under section 90 (Pre‑approval—surrender).
	(5)	The taxi licence waiting list may be kept in any form, including electronically, that the road transport authority decides.
	(6)	The taxi licence waiting list may form part of the pre‑approval register.
Note	Pre‑approval register—see s 91.
85	Pre‑approval—application
	(1)	A person may apply to the road transport authority for pre‑approval for 1 or more standard taxi licences or wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences.
	(2)	The application must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	state, for each relevant person for the application—
	(i)	the person’s name; and
	(ii)	the person’s date of birth; and
	(iii)	whether the person is—
	(A)	an Australian citizen; or
	(B)	a permanent resident; or
	(C)	a temporary resident who holds a visa that allows the person to hold a taxi licence; and
	(c)	state whether the pre‑approval is for a standard taxi licence or a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence; and
	(d)	if the person is applying for pre‑approval for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—include, for each relevant person for the application, details of the person’s experience and background that indicate the person’s suitability to provide taxi services to people with disability.
	(3)	In this section:
relevant person, for an application for a pre‑approval for a taxi licence means—
	(a)	if the applicant is an individual––the applicant; or
	(b)	if the applicant is a corporation—each executive officer of the corporation.
Note 1	Giving false or misleading information is an offence against the Criminal Code, s 338.
Note 2	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 3	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
86	Pre‑approval—decision on application
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for pre‑approval for 1 or more taxi licences under section 85 (1).
	(2)	The road transport authority must issue the pre‑approval to the applicant if satisfied that—
	(a)	each relevant person for the application is—
	(i)	an Australian citizen; or
	(ii)	a permanent resident; or
	(iii)	a temporary resident who holds a visa that allows the person to hold a taxi licence; and
	(b)	no relevant person for the application is disqualified from applying for the pre‑approval; and
Note	A person may be disqualified from applying for a pre‑approval for a period of time if a previous taxi licence has been surrendered (see s 92O), suspended or cancelled (see s 322).
	(c)	if the application is for pre‑approval for 1 or more standard taxi licences—the applicant does not already hold a pre‑approval for a standard taxi licence; and
	(d)	if the application is for pre‑approval for 1 or more wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences—
	(i)	the applicant does not already hold a pre‑approval for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence; and
	(ii)	each relevant person for the application has experience or background likely to make the person suitable to provide taxi services to people with disability.
	(3)	The road transport authority may require the applicant to give the authority further stated information, or a stated document, that the authority reasonably needs to decide the application.
	(4)	The road transport authority must, not later than the required time—
	(a)	decide the application; and
	(b)	tell the applicant about the decision on the application; and
	(c)	if the decision is to issue the pre‑approval—enter the pre‑approval holder’s details into the taxi licence waiting list.
	(5)	In this section:
relevant person, for an application for a pre‑approval for a taxi licence—see section 85 (3).
required time means the later of the following:
	(a)	if the road transport authority requires the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under subsection (3)—14 days after the day the road transport authority receives the information or document;
	(b)	14 days after the day the road transport authority receives the application.
Note	Failure to issue a pre‑approval within the 14 days is taken to be a decision not to issue the pre‑approval (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
87	Pre‑approval—form
	(1)	A pre‑approval must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	state the name of the pre‑approval holder; and
	(c)	state whether the pre‑approval is for a standard taxi licence or a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence.
	(2)	A pre‑approval may include anything else the road transport authority considers relevant.
88	Pre‑approval—term
	(1)	A pre‑approval comes into force on the day it is issued.
	(2)	A pre‑approval expires 2 years after the day it is issued.
Note	A pre‑approval is removed from the taxi licence waiting list if it expires (see s 92A and s 92B) or is surrendered (see s 84).
89	Pre‑approval—not transferable
A pre‑approval is not transferable.
90	Pre‑approval—surrender
A pre‑approval holder may surrender the pre‑approval by giving written notice of the surrender to the road transport authority.
Note	A pre‑approval is removed from the taxi licence waiting list if it is surrendered (see s 84).
91	Pre‑approval register
	(1)	The road transport authority must keep a register of pre‑approvals (the pre‑approval register).
	(2)	The pre‑approval register may be kept in any form, including electronically, that the road transport authority decides.
	(3)	The road transport authority may correct a mistake, error or omission in the pre‑approval register.
	(4)	The road transport authority may change a detail included in the pre‑approval register to keep the register up‑to‑date.
Note	The pre‑approval register may include the taxi licence waiting list (see s 84).
92	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—availability
	(1)	In this subdivision:
available—a taxi licence of a kind is available—
	(a)	if the Minister has not made an availability determination—
	(i)	for a standard taxi licence—if the number of standard taxi licences in force in the Territory is less than the maximum number of standard taxi licences; or
	(ii)	for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—if the number of wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences in force in the Territory is less than the maximum number of wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences; or
Note	The Minister may determine the maximum number of taxi licences under the Act, s 39.
	(b)	if the Minister has made an availability determination—in the circumstances stated in the availability determination.
	(2)	The Minister may determine the circumstances in which a standard taxi licence or wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence is available (an availability determination).
	(3)	A determination is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
92A	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—notice of availability
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	a pre‑approval for a standard taxi licence is at the top of the standard taxi licence waiting list and a standard taxi licence is available; or
	(b)	a pre‑approval for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence is at the top of the wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence waiting list and a wheelchair accessible taxi licence is available.
	(2)	The road transport authority must give written notice to the pre‑approval holder (an availability notice) that—
	(a)	the taxi licence is available; and
	(b)	the pre‑approval holder may, not later than 14 days after the date of the availability notice, apply for the licence under section 92B.
	(3)	If the pre‑approval holder does not apply under section 92B within 14 days—
	(a)	if the pre‑approval is for more than 1 licence—the pre‑approval resets to the bottom of the taxi licence waiting list; or
	(b)	if the pre‑approval is for 1 licence only—the pre‑approval expires.
Note	A pre‑approval is removed from the taxi licence waiting list if it expires (see s 84).
92B	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—application
	(1)	A pre‑approval holder who is given an availability notice about a taxi licence may apply to the road transport authority for the taxi licence.
	(2)	The application must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	if any of the details provided under section 85 (Pre‑approval—application) have changed since the application for the pre‑approval was made—state the new details.
	(3)	If an application is made under this section—
	(a)	if the pre‑approval is for more than 1 licence—the number of licences for the pre‑approval is automatically reduced by 1 and the pre‑approval resets to the bottom of the taxi licence waiting list; or
	(b)	if the pre‑approval is for 1 licence only—the pre‑approval expires.
Note 1	Giving false or misleading information is an offence against the Criminal Code, s 338.
Note 2	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 3	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
92C	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—decision on application
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for a taxi licence under section 92B.
	(2)	The road transport authority must issue the taxi licence if satisfied that—
	(a)	each relevant person for the application is—
	(i)	an Australian citizen; or
	(ii)	a permanent resident; or
	(iii)	a temporary resident who holds a visa that allows the person to hold a taxi licence; and
	(b)	no relevant person for the application is disqualified from applying for the taxi licence; and
Note	A person may be disqualified from applying for a taxi licence for a period of time if a previous taxi licence has been surrendered (see s 92O), suspended or cancelled (see s 322).
	(c)	the applicant is accredited to operate—
	(i)	for an application for a standard taxi licence—a taxi service; or
	(ii)	for an application for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—a wheelchair‑accessible taxi service; and
	(d)	if the application is for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—each relevant person for the application has experience or background likely to make the person suitable to provide taxi services to people with disability; and
	(e)	the vehicle for which the licence is to be issued is not a vehicle for which the road transport authority must refuse an application for registration as a taxi under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000—
	(i)	for an application for a standard taxi licence—section 32B (1) (Deciding applications for registration—taxis); or
	(ii)	for an application for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—section 32B (3) or (4); and
	(f)	any additional eligibility criteria determined by the road transport authority under subsection (3) are satisfied.
	(3)	The road transport authority may determine additional eligibility criteria for a taxi licence.
	(4)	A determination is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(5)	The road transport authority may require the applicant to give the authority further stated information or a stated document that the authority reasonably needs to decide the application.
	(6)	The road transport authority need not decide the application if the requirement is made in writing and the applicant does not comply with the requirement.
	(7)	In this section:
relevant person, for an application for a taxi licence, means—
	(a)	if the applicant is an individual––the applicant; or
	(b)	if the applicant is a corporation—each executive officer of the corporation.
92D	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—time for decision on application
	(1)	The road transport authority must, not later than the required time—
	(a)	decide the application under section 92C; and
	(b)	tell the applicant about the decision on the application; and
	(c)	if the decision is to issue the licence—issue the licence to the applicant.
	(2)	The road transport authority may make guidelines about circumstances sufficient to justify delaying deciding an application under section 92C.
	(3)	The guidelines are a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(4)	In this section:
required time means the latest of the following:
	(a)	if the road transport authority requires the applicant to give the authority further information or a document under section 92C (3)—
	(i)	for a standard taxi licence—60 days after the day the road transport authority receives the information or document; or
	(ii)	for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—120 days after the day the road transport authority receives the information or document;
	(b)	if the road transport authority is satisfied that there are circumstances sufficient to justify delaying deciding the application—the day decided by the road transport authority;
	(c)	in any other case—
	(i)	for a standard taxi licence—60 days after the day the road transport authority receives the application; or
	(ii)	for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—120 days after the day the road transport authority receives the application.
Note	Failure to issue the licence within the required time is taken to be a decision not to issue the licence (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
92E	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—conditions
	(1)	A taxi licence is subject to—
	(a)	the condition that the licensee must make the taxi available for hiring on a regular basis; and
	(b)	any other condition imposed by the road transport authority when the licence is issued, renewed or amended.
	(2)	A wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence is subject to the condition that the licensee must ensure that priority for the hiring of the taxi is given to wheelchair‑dependent people.
Note	Standard and wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences are subject to the condition that the licensee must not transfer the licence to anyone else (see s 92H and Act, s 41 (4) and (5)).
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a taxi licensee; and
	(b)	does not comply with a condition of the licence.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	In this section:
regular basis, a taxi is available for hiring on a regular basis if—
	(a)	it is available for hiring 11 out of every 12 months; and
	(b)	is not unavailable for hiring for more than 2 consecutive weeks at a time; and
	(c)	it satisfies any other availability requirements determined by the road transport authority.
	(5)	The road transport authority may determine availability requirements for taxis.
	(6)	An availability requirement is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
92F	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—term
	(1)	A taxi licence comes into force on the day it is issued.
	(2)	The road transport authority must not issue a standard taxi licence or wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence for longer than 6 years.
	(3)	A taxi licence expires on the day stated in the licence.
92G	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—form
	(1)	A taxi licence must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	include the following information:
	(i)	the licensee’s full name and address;
	(ii)	whether the licence is a standard taxi licence or a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence;
	(iii)	the taxi licence number allocated to the licensee; and
	(iv)	the expiry date of the licence.
	(2)	A taxi licence may also include anything else the road transport authority considers appropriate.
92H	Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—transferability—Act, s 41
The following taxi licences must be issued as non‑transferable taxi licences:
	(a)	standard taxi licences;
	(b)	wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences.
Note 1	A taxi licence issued as a non‑transferable taxi licence is not transferable and is issued subject to the condition that the licensee must not transfer the licence to anyone else (see Act, s 41 (4) and (5)).
Note 2	Perpetual taxi licences are transferable (see Act, s 41 (1)). Transferable leased taxi licences are transferable (see Act, s 41 (1) and (2)).
Subdivision 3A.2.2.3	Taxi licences generally
92I	Taxi licences—amendment initiated by authority
	(1)	The road transport authority may, by written notice (an amendment notice) given to a taxi licensee, amend the licence.
	(2)	However, the authority may amend the licence only if—
	(a)	the authority has given the licensee written notice of the proposed amendment (a proposal notice); and
	(b)	the proposal notice states that written submissions about the proposal may be made to the authority before the end of a stated period of at least 14 days after the day the proposal notice is given to the licensee; and
	(c)	after the end of the stated period, the authority has considered any submissions made in accordance with the proposal notice.
	(3)	Subsection (2) does not apply to a person if the licensee applied for, or agreed in writing to, the amendment.
	(4)	The amendment takes effect on the day the amendment notice is given to the licensee or a later day stated in the notice.
92J	Taxi licences—amendment initiated by licensee
	(1)	A taxi licensee may apply to the road transport authority to amend the licence.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The authority may amend the licence only if satisfied that, were the application for amendment an application for a licence, the authority would issue the licence as amended.
	(3)	If the authority decides to amend the licence, the authority may impose or amend a condition on the licence.
	(4)	The authority must, not later than 28 days after the day the authority receives the application—
	(a)	decide the application; and
	(b)	tell the licensee about the decision.
Note	Failure to amend a licence within the required time is taken to be a decision not to amend the licence (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
92K	Taxi licences—application for renewal
	(1)	A taxi licensee may apply to the road transport authority to renew the licence for a period not longer than 6 years.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The application must be—
	(a)	in writing; and
	(b)	made at least 14 days before the licence expires.
	(3)	However, the authority may extend the time for making an application.
Note	A licensee may apply to the road transport authority for the time to be extended, and the road transport authority may extend the time, even though the time has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).
	(4)	If a licensee applies to renew a licence under this section, the licence remains in force until the application is decided.
92L	Taxi licences—decision on application for renewal
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for renewal of a taxi licence under section 92K.
	(2)	The authority may renew the licence only if satisfied of the matters mentioned in section 92C (2) (Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—decision on application).
	(3)	The road transport authority may refuse to renew the licence if—
	(a)	the authority believes on reasonable grounds that the licensee has contravened a condition of the licence or another taxi licence; or
	(b)	another taxi licence, or an accreditation to operate any kind of taxi service, held by the licensee is suspended under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
	(4)	If the authority decides to renew the licence, the authority may impose or amend a condition on the licence.
	(5)	The authority must, not later than 28 days after the day the authority receives the application—
	(a)	decide the application for renewal; and
	(b)	tell the licensee about the decision.
Note	Failure to renew a licence within the required time is taken to be a decision not to renew the licence (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
	(6)	Compensation is not payable to anyone because a taxi licence is not renewed under this section.
92M	Taxi licences—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement taxi licence to a taxi licensee if satisfied the licensee’s original licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the licensee to give the authority a statement verifying that the original licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
92N	Taxi licences—must be produced for inspection
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a taxi licensee; and
	(b)	a police officer or authorised person requires the person to produce the licence for inspection; and
	(c)	the person fails to produce the licence for inspection.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the person has a reasonable excuse for failing to produce the taxi licence when required to do so; and
	(b)	within 3 days after being required to produce the licence, the person produces the licence at the place directed by the police officer or authorised person.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
92O	Taxi licences—surrender
	(1)	A taxi licensee may surrender the licence by giving written notice of the surrender to the road transport authority.
	(2)	The surrender notice must be accompanied by—
	(a)	the licence; or
	(b)	if the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed—a statement verifying that the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
	(3)	A taxi licensee who surrenders their licence is automatically disqualified from applying for a taxi licence, or a pre‑approval for a taxi licence, for 2 years after the day the surrender takes effect.
92P	Taxi licences—must update name and address
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a taxi licensee; and
	(b)	the person’s name or address changes; and
	(c)	the person does not, within 14 days after the change, give the road transport authority—
	(i)	written notice of the change; and
	(ii)	the licence.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	If a taxi licensee gives the road transport authority written notice of a change to the person’s name or address and the licence, the authority must enter the changed details on the licence and return it to the licensee.
Division 3A.2.3	Taxi services
Subdivision 3A.2.3.1	Taxi operators
94	Taxi service operator—must tell authority about affiliation
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is an affiliated taxi service operator for a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not tell the road transport authority, as soon as practicable after entering into the affiliated operator agreement—
	(i)	about the affiliation; and
	(ii)	the name of the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
95	Taxis to be fitted with complying taximeters
	(1)	The accredited operator of a taxi must ensure—
	(a)	the taxi is fitted with a taximeter; and
	(b)	the taximeter complies with the standards approved under section 158 (1) (Standards for taximeters).
	(2)	An accredited operator of a taxi commits an offence if the operator fails to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note	It is also an offence to interfere with a taximeter in certain circumstances, see s 221E.
	(3)	Subsection (1) (b) does not apply to a taxi if an exemption under section 95A is in force for the taxi.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
95A	Exemption from requirement to comply with taximeter standards
	(1)	The road transport authority may exempt a taxi from section 95 (1) (b).
	(2)	If the road transport authority exempts a taxi under subsection (1), the authority must endorse the licence for the taxi accordingly.
	(3)	An exemption under subsection (1) commences on the later of the date (if any) stated in the exemption and the endorsement by the road transport authority of the exemption on the taxi’s licence.
	(4)	An exemption under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
96	Taximeters to be clearly visible
The accredited operator of a taxi must ensure that the amount recorded on the taximeter for the taxi, and any figures affecting the rate at which a taxi fare is charged, are displayed (including, if necessary, illuminated) so that they can be readily read by a hirer.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
97	Taxi service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a taxi service operator; and
	(b)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that each taxi driver for the taxi service is either—
	(i)	the holder of a public vehicle licence to drive a taxi; or
	(ii)	exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (Exemption of drivers of public vehicles driven for hire or reward—Act, s 31 (1) (b)).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an independent taxi service operator; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver); and
	(c)	the person does not take reasonable steps to ensure that each taxi driver for the taxi service has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a taxi driver.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
98	Drivers of wheelchair-accessible taxis to be trained
The accredited operator of a wheelchair-accessible taxi must ensure that a person who drives the taxi while it is operating as a taxi has—
	(a)	successfully completed an approved wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training course; or
	(b)	been exempted by the road transport authority under section 160 (Authority may exempt wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers from approved training course) from the requirement to successfully complete the course.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
99	Records of taxi drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator
	(1)	The accredited operator of a taxi must make a written record of the following particulars for each person who drives the taxi while it is operating as a taxi:
	(a)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the person, including any change to the information notified to the accredited operator by the road transport authority; 
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	if the operator is an independent taxi service operator and a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver)—evidence that the person has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a taxi driver;
	(d)	whether the person has successfully completed an approved wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training course or has been exempted by the road transport authority under section 160 (Authority may exempt wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers from approved training course) from the requirement to successfully complete the course;
	(e)	the dates and times when the taxi was driven by the person while it was operated as a taxi;
	(f)	the registration number of the taxi driven by the person.
	(2)	A person must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
100	Keeping and inspection etc of records about taxis
	(1)	A person who is or has been the accredited operator of a taxi must—
	(a)	keep every record required to be made by the person under the Act for at least 2 years after the day the last entry was made in it; and
	(b)	produce the record for inspection when required by a police officer or authorised person; and
	(c)	provide the record, or a copy of the record, to the road transport authority for inspection within a stated reasonable time when required to do so, in writing, by the authority.
	(2)	A person must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(3)	The road transport authority, police officer or authorised person may take copies of any record produced or provided under subsection (1) (b) or (c).
	(4)	This section does not apply to a recording made by a security camera in a taxi.
101A	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator to have equipment and arrangements with WTBS
	(1)	This section applies if a WTBS is operating in the Territory.
Note	WTBS—see s 70L.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an accredited operator of a wheelchair‑accessible taxi; and
	(b)	the taxi is being operated as a wheelchair‑accessible taxi; and
	(c)	the person does not have an arrangement in place with a WTBS operator for the provision of a taxi booking service for the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an accredited operator of a wheelchair‑accessible taxi; and
	(b)	the taxi is being operated as a wheelchair‑accessible taxi; and
	(c)	the taxi is not fitted with equipment that allows the taxi driver to send messages to, and receive messages from, a WTBS.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
101B	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator—WTBS’s approved procedures and rules
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an—
	(i)	accredited operator of a wheelchair‑accessible taxi; and
	(ii)	affiliated operator for a WTBS; and
	(b)	the WTBS gives the person the WTBS’s approved procedures and rules; and
	(c)	the person does not comply with the WTBS’s approved procedures and rules.
Note	WTBS’s approved procedures and rules—see s 70S.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
102	Information to be displayed in taxis
	(1)	The accredited operator of a taxi must ensure that the following information is displayed in accordance with subsection (2) while the taxi is operating as a taxi:
	(a)	a summary of the rights and obligations of the hirer;
	(b)	the maximum fares on which the fare for hiring is worked out;
	(c)	the registration number of the taxi; 
	(d)	the maximum number of passengers the taxi is licensed to carry.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	The information must be displayed inside the taxi in a form approved by the road transport authority in a position where it can readily be read by a passenger.
	(3)	If the taxi is a stand-by taxi, the reference to the registration number in subsection (1) (c) is to the registration number of the stand-by taxi.
	(4)	An approval under subsection (2) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
107	Taxi must have identifying signs and livery
	(1)	The road transport authority may determine requirements for signs and livery for taxis (the taxi signs and livery requirements).
	(2)	A taxi sign and livery requirement is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an accredited taxi operator; and
	(b)	the taxi is not fitted with signs and livery that—
	(i)	allows the public to identify the taxi as a taxi; and
	(ii)	complies with the taxi signs and livery requirements.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
109	Stand-by taxis
	(1)	The accredited operator of a taxi must not operate another motor vehicle as a taxi (a stand-by taxi) instead of the vehicle mentioned in the licence (the usual taxi) unless—
	(a)	the usual taxi is out of operation because it is being repaired or serviced; and
	(b)	the stand-by taxi complies with subsection (3); and
	(c)	the operator has given the notices required under subsection (4) to—
	(i)	the road transport authority; and
	(ii)	if the operator is an affiliated operator for a transport booking service—the transport booking service.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a taxi must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	A stand-by taxi must—
	(a)	have attached to it the numberplates issued for the usual taxi instead of the numberplates issued for the stand-by taxi; and
	(b)	comply with the conditions of the licence that apply to the usual taxi (unless otherwise authorised in writing by the road transport authority); and
	(c)	comply with the other requirements of the Act for taxis; and
	(d)	have been registrable as a taxi when it was last registered under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999; and
	(e)	be covered by a public passenger vehicle policy to the extent that the usual taxi would be.
Examples of the other requirements to be met by the stand-by taxi—par (c)
1	The vehicle is fitted with signs and livery in accordance with s 107.
2	If the usual taxi is a wheelchair-accessible taxi, the other vehicle must be a wheelchair-accessible taxi.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(4)	The accredited operator must give written notice of the operator’s intention to operate the stand‑by taxi instead of the usual taxi to—
	(a)	the road transport authority; and
	(b)	if the operator is an affiliated operator for a transport booking service—the transport booking service.
	(5)	If the accredited operator of the usual taxi complies with subsection (1), the stand-by taxi is taken, for this regulation, to be the usual taxi while it is being operated as a taxi.
Subdivision 3A.2.3.2	Taxi drivers
Note	For the licensing of taxi drivers, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000.
114	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—special responsibilities
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver; and
	(b)	becomes available to accept a hiring for the taxi; and
	(c)	does not tell a relevant transport booking service about their availability as soon as practicable after becoming available.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver; and
	(b)	a relevant transport booking service directs the person to accept a booking for the taxi for a wheelchair‑dependent person; and
	(c)	the person does not comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	If a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver does not accept an offer of a booking for a wheelchair‑dependent person, the WTBS or transport booking service must direct the driver to accept the booking (see s 70N and s 70T).
	(3)	In this section:
relevant transport booking service means—
	(a)	if a WTBS is operating in the Territory—a WTBS via which the wheelchair‑accessible taxi may be booked; or
	(b)	if there is no WTBS operating in the Territory and the driver is an affiliated driver for another transport booking service—the transport booking service.
Note	WTBS—see s 70L.
Transport booking service—see the Act, s 28.
115	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—connection to WTBS
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver; and
	(b)	the taxi is being operated as a wheelchair‑accessible taxi; and
	(c)	a WTBS is operating in the Territory; and
	(d)	the person fails to appropriately operate equipment allowing a WTBS to communicate bookings to the person.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
116	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—WTBS’s procedures and rules
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver; and
	(b)	the person is—
	(i)	an affiliated operator for a WTBS; or
	(ii)	a driver for an affiliated operator for a WTBS; and
	(c)	the WTBS gives the person the WTBS’s approved procedures and rules; and
	(d)	the person does not comply with the WTBS’s approved procedures and rules.
Note	WTBS’s approved procedures and rules—see s 70S.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
122	Use of taxi zones
	(1)	A taxi driver must not stop the taxi in a taxi zone if the taxi is hired or is not available for hire.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	However, the driver may set down a passenger in a taxi zone if the taxi occupies the last available vacant position in the taxi zone.
Note	The dictionary definition of taxi zone includes a temporary taxi zone appointed under s 123.
	(3)	On arriving at a taxi zone with positions for 2 or more taxis, a taxi driver must place and keep the taxi in the 1st available vacant position in the taxi zone unless otherwise directed by a police officer or authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	If 2 or more taxis are in a taxi zone, the 1st taxi has a right to the next hiring unless the person hiring selects another taxi.
	(5)	The driver of a taxi (other than the 1st taxi) must not do anything in contravention of the 1st taxi’s right to the next hiring under subsection (4).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(6)	A taxi driver must not leave a taxi zone, or another place where passengers are picked up or dropped off, in contravention of a direction given by a police officer or authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
123	Temporary taxi zones
	(1)	A police officer or authorised person may appoint a temporary taxi zone at a place where taxis are congregated.
	(2)	A taxi driver must use the temporary taxi zone in accordance with directions of the police officer or authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
124	Offence to park taxis on road for longer than 30 minutes
	(1)	A taxi driver must not park the taxi on a road for longer than 30 minutes, other than in a taxi zone.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	The driver does not contravene subsection (1) if—
	(a)	the vehicle was hired throughout the period when the vehicle was parked; or
	(b)	the driver was, throughout the period when the vehicle was parked, waiting to pick up a person who had hired it before the beginning of that period; or
	(c)	the vehicle was parked at the direction, or with the agreement, of a police officer or authorised person; or
	(d)	the vehicle was not being operated as a taxi or was not available for hire.
Subdivision 3A.2.3.3	Taxi hirings
127	When a taxi hiring begins
	(1)	If a person asks for a taxi to be at a place (the pick-up point) at a particular time (the booked time) to carry a person or the person’s goods from the pick-up point to another place, the hiring of the taxi begins—
	(a)	for a taxi that arrives at the pick-up point before the booked time—at the earlier of the following:
	(i)	the booked time; 
	(ii)	the time when the person or the person’s goods are in the taxi;
	(b)	for a taxi that arrives at the pick-up point on or after the booked time—at the time when the person is notified of the taxi’s arrival at the pick-up point.
	(2)	If a person asks for a taxi that does not require the taxi to be at the pick-up point at a particular time, the hiring begins at the time when the person is notified of the taxi’s arrival at the pick-up point.
	(3)	If subsections (1) or (2) do not apply to a hiring, the hiring begins—
	(a)	on the acceptance of the hiring by the taxi driver; or
	(b)	if the intending passenger and the taxi driver agree that the hiring is to begin at a particular time—at that time.
127A	When a taxi hiring ends
	(1)	The hiring of a taxi ends when—
	(a)	if the hiring is ended under section 137 (Ending of taxi hiring by hirer)—the hirer ends the hiring; or
	(b)	if the hiring is ended under section 138 (Ending of taxi hiring by driver)—the driver ends the hiring; or
	(c)	if the driver of a wheelchair‑accessible taxi accepts a hiring in accordance with section 129 (2) (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—must preferentially accept hirings for wheelchair‑dependent people) from a person using a wheelchair—the driver accepts the hiring offered by the person using a wheelchair; or
	(d)	if the hirer leaves the taxi in accordance with a direction under section 229 (1) (Bookable vehicle passenger—direction to get out of vehicle)—the hirer leaves the taxi; or
	(e)	if the hirer is removed from the taxi under section 229 (5)—the hirer is removed from the taxi; or
	(f)	in any other case—the taxi stops at the destination of the hire.
	(2)	To remove any doubt, the hiring of a taxi does not include any period during which—
	(a)	a hirer is paying the fare and getting out of the taxi; and
	(b)	the driver is unloading goods from the taxi or is carrying goods to a door or entrance of a house, station or other place where the hiring of the taxi ends; and
	(c)	for a wheelchair-accessible taxi—a wheelchair is being released from its attachment to the taxi, unloaded from the taxi or moved (with or without the assistance of the driver) away from the taxi.
127B	Meaning of fare—ch 3A
In this chapter:
fare, for the hiring of a taxi, means—
	(a)	for an authorised fixed‑fare hiring—the amount agreed between the taxi driver and the hirer, or the transport booking service for the taxi and the hirer; or
	(b)	in any other case—the amount chargeable for the hiring under a determination under the Act, section 60 (Power to determine taxi fares) (other than a charge for any period of the hiring when the taximeter is required to be stopped from registering a charge under section 143B (2) (Operation of taximeter during hiring)).
129	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—must preferentially accept hirings for wheelchair‑dependent people
	(1)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi that is available for hire must accept a hiring offered by a person using a wheelchair in preference to a hiring offered by a person not using a wheelchair.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi must accept a hiring offered by a person using a wheelchair even if the driver has already accepted the offer of a person not using a wheelchair unless an intending passenger is already seated in the taxi when the person using a wheelchair offers to hire the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	Despite subsections (2) and (3), a taxi driver may refuse to accept a hiring if—
	(a)	the driver would contravene any of the following provisions if the driver accepted the hiring:
	(i)	section 132 (Wheelchair passengers in wheelchair-accessible taxis);
	(ii)	section 147 (Drinking of liquor in taxis prohibited);
	(iii)	section 221W (Bookable vehicle driver—carrying animals in vehicle); or
	(b)	the intending passenger is a person mentioned in—
	(i)	section 148 (Eating and drinking in taxis); or
	(ii)	section 229 (1) (Bookable vehicle passenger—direction to get out of vehicle); or
	(c)	the intending passenger’s destination is outside the ACT region; or
Note	ACT region—see s 221N.
	(d)	the intending cannot, when asked, satisfy the driver that the person can pay the estimated fare for the proposed hiring; or
	(e)	the driver believes on reasonable grounds that the person will not pay the fare for the proposed hiring; or
	(f)	the driver would contravene any other provision of the road transport legislation.
	(4)	However, the driver must accept the hiring if directed to do so under section 225 (Bookable vehicle driver—directions by police officers or authorised people).
	(5)	To remove any doubt, a reference in this section to a hiring includes a hiring booked via a transport booking service.
Note	A WTBS is a kind of transport booking service (see s 70L).
131	How taxi hiring to be carried out
	(1)	A taxi driver must not fail to drive the taxi by the shortest practicable route to any place stated by the hirer that is within the ACT region, unless the hirer asks that the taxi be driven to the place by another route.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	ACT region—see s 221N.
	(2)	The hirer of a taxi may, at any time during the hiring, direct the driver to carry the hirer to another place within the ACT region (the new destination), even if that place was not originally stated.
	(3)	A taxi driver must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	However, a taxi driver is not required to comply with a direction made under subsection (2) if, when asked, the hirer does not pay a fare deposit for the journey to the new destination.
132	Wheelchair passengers in wheelchair-accessible taxis
	(1)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi must not carry a wheelchair in the taxi unless it is safely and securely attached to the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
	(2)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi must not carry a person in the taxi while the person is seated in a wheelchair unless—
	(a)	the wheelchair cannot travel faster than 10km/h on level ground; and
	(b)	the wheelchair is not in another vehicle (for example, a motorised tricycle) while the wheelchair is in the taxi; and
	(c)	if a seatbelt is provided for the position where the wheelchair is attached—the person is wearing the seatbelt.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	However, subsection (2) (c) does not apply if the person is exempt under a territory law from wearing a seatbelt.
Note 1	A passenger in a taxi, including a person in a wheelchair, must wear a suitable child restraint (if one is available) or a seatbelt, unless the person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt (see Australian Road Rules, r 265 and r 266).
Note 2	For exemptions from wearing a seatbelt, including for medical reasons, see the Australian Road Rules, r 267.
Note 3	A person who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt and who is a passenger in a motor vehicle with 2 or more rows of seats must not sit in the front row of seats (see Australian Road Rules, r 267 (1)).
	(4)	Despite subsection (2) (a), the driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi must not carry a person in the taxi while the person is seated in a motorised wheelchair of a kind known as, or that is similar to, a scooter or tricycle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(5)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi must provide reasonable assistance in loading and unloading a wheelchair, or a person in a wheelchair, into or from the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
136	Taxi driver waiting or instructed to return
	(1)	If the hirer of a taxi asks the driver to wait, the driver must wait for—
	(a)	15 minutes; or
	(b)	if the driver and hirer agree to a shorter or longer period—the period agreed.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	However, the driver may refuse to wait if the hirer does not pay the driver—
	(a)	the fare to the place where the hirer asked the driver to wait; and
	(b)	a fare deposit for the relevant waiting period.
	(3)	If the hirer ends the hire and instructs the taxi driver to return later to the place where the hiring was ended, the taxi driver may claim the fare to the time of the ending of the hiring and is not obliged to accept the hiring to return.
137	Ending of taxi hiring by hirer
The hirer of a taxi may end the hiring at any time.
138	Ending of taxi hiring by driver 
	(1)	A taxi driver may end a hiring—
	(a)	on a ground on which the driver could refuse to accept a hiring under section 129 (3) (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—must preferentially accept hirings for wheelchair‑dependent people); or
	(b)	if a passenger behaves in an offensive way or uses offensive language; or
	(c)	if a passenger does not stop eating, drinking or smoking when asked by the driver to do so; or
	(d)	if a passenger is not wearing a suitable child restraint or a seatbelt that is properly fastened and adjusted.
	(2)	However—
	(a)	subsection (1) (c) does not apply if the person is eating or drinking for medical reasons; and
	(b)	subsection (1) (d) does not apply if the person is exempt under a territory law from wearing a seatbelt.
Note 1	A passenger in a taxi, including a person in a wheelchair, must wear a suitable child restraint (if one is available) or a seatbelt, unless the person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt (see Australian Road Rules, r 265 and r 266).
Note 2	For exemptions from wearing a seatbelt, including for medical reasons, see the Australian Road Rules, r 267.
Note 3	A person who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt and who is a passenger in a motor vehicle with 2 or more rows of seats must not sit in the front row of seats (see Australian Road Rules, r 267 (1)).
139	Extra taxi passengers
A taxi driver must not allow anyone else other than the hirer to travel in the taxi without the hirer’s agreement.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
140	Sharing taxis
	(1)	This section applies if, at the beginning of, or during, a hiring of a taxi, the hirer requires the driver—
	(a)	to allow other people (the hirer’s guests) to share the taxi with the hirer; and
	(b)	to drive the hirer’s guests to a destination other than the hirer’s destination before driving the hirer to his or her destination.
	(2)	The taxi driver must comply with a requirement under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	However, if the requirement is made during a hiring, the taxi driver need not comply with the requirement if—
	(a)	when asked by the driver, the hirer does not pay a fare deposit for the estimated fare for the hiring; or
	(b)	the destination of the hirer’s guests is outside the ACT region.
Note 1	ACT region—see s 221N.
Note 2	A hiring may be refused if the destination is outside the ACT region (see s 129 (3) (c)).
	(4)	The taxi driver must not ask for payment of all or part of the fare from any of the hirer’s guests.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
140A	Meaning of multiple hiring of a taxi—subdiv 3A.2.3.3
In this subdivision:
multiple hiring, of a taxi, means a 2nd or subsequent hiring of the taxi during a taxi hiring.
Note 1	The Minister may determine fares under the Act, s 60 and may determine that each hirer is to be charged a separate fare.
Note 2	The 2nd or subsequent hiring need not be to the same destination as the initial hiring.
141	Multiple hiring of taxis
A taxi driver must not, without the agreement of anyone who has already hired the taxi, accept a multiple hiring of the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
142	Taxi fare deposits 
	(1)	Before accepting an offer of a hiring from a person, a taxi driver may ask the person to give the driver a fare deposit if the driver believes on reasonable grounds that the person may not be able to, or will not, pay the estimated fare for the hiring.
Note	The fare for a waiting period mentioned in s 136 (2) (Taxi driver waiting or instructed to return) is also a fare deposit (see dict, def fare deposit).
	(2)	The driver of a taxi may ask a hirer to pay a fare deposit if, during the hire, the hirer asks to be taken to a destination other than the destination originally stated and the driver believes on reasonable grounds that the hirer may not be able to pay, or will not pay, the estimated fare to the new destination.
	(3)	If the person or hirer gives the taxi driver the fare deposit, the driver cannot refuse to accept the hiring or end the hiring on the ground that the person or hirer cannot satisfy the driver that the person or hirer can pay the estimated fare for the proposed hiring.
142A	Exemption from operation of taximeter and metered fares for certain hirings—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	This section applies to the driver of a taxi in relation to the following kinds of hirings (an authorised fixed-fare hiring):
	(a)	a hiring to a destination outside the ACT region if, before the hiring is begun—
	(i)	the driver tells the intending passenger that the destination is outside the ACT region; and
	(ii)	the driver and the intending passenger agree on the amount payable as the fare for the hiring;
Note	ACT region—see s 221N.
	(b)	a hiring for the delivery of an item (including goods) if no passengers are carried in the taxi during the hiring; 
	(c)	a hiring approved by the road transport authority under subsection (2).
	(2)	The road transport authority may approve a hiring to which this section applies.
	(3)	An approval under subsection (2) is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
	(4)	The driver of a taxi is exempt from the following provisions in relation to an authorised fixed-fare hiring:
·	section 143A (When driver must start taximeter)
·	section 143B (Operation of taximeter during hiring)
·	section 143C (Operation of taximeter at end of hiring)
·	section 144 (2) (Driver to ask for correct fare).
143	Driver not to start taximeter before hiring begins
	(1)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if the driver starts the taxi’s taximeter recording a fare for a hiring of the taxi before the hiring begins.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	For when a hiring begins, see s 127.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
143A	When driver must start taximeter
	(1)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if the driver fails to start the taxi’s taximeter recording the fare for a hiring when the hiring begins.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note 1	For when a hiring begins, see s 127.
Note 2	This section does not apply to an authorised fixed-fare hiring, see s 142A (4).
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply to a hiring to which subsection (3) or (4) applies.
	(3)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	the taxi is hired by or for a wheelchair-dependent person; and
	(b)	before the hiring begins the driver is informed that the fare for the hiring is to be paid under the taxi subsidy scheme; and
	(c)	either—
	(i)	the driver starts the taxi’s taximeter recording the fare for the hiring before the person’s wheelchair is lifted into and attached to the taxi; or
	(ii)	the driver fails to start the taxi’s taximeter recording the fare for the hiring as soon as practicable after the person’s wheelchair is lifted into and attached to the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	The driver of a wheelchair-accessible taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	the taxi is hired by or for a wheelchair-dependent person; and
	(b)	after the hiring begins the driver is informed that the fare for the hiring is to be paid under the taxi subsidy scheme; and
	(c)	either—
	(i)	the driver fails to stop the taxi’s taximeter recording the fare for the hiring until the person’s wheelchair is lifted into and attached to the taxi; or
	(ii)	the driver fails to restart the taxi’s taximeter recording the fare for the hiring as soon as practicable after the person’s wheelchair is lifted into and attached to the taxi.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(5)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
143B	Operation of taximeter during hiring
	(1)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if the driver stops the taxi’s taximeter recording a fare for a hiring before the hiring ends.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	This section does not apply to an authorised fixed-fare hiring, see s 142A (4).
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the taximeter is stopped from recording a fare during any period of a hiring when—
	(a)	the taxi is delayed for a reason mentioned in section 145 (Taxi fare not payable for avoidable delays); or
	(b)	a hirer (who is not the last hirer in a multiple hiring of the taxi) is paying the fare for his or her hire and getting out of the taxi.
	(3)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	the driver stopped the taxi’s taximeter recording a fare during any period of a hiring when—
	(i)	the taxi is delayed for a reason mentioned in section 145 (Taxi fare not payable for avoidable delays); or
	(ii)	a hirer (who is not the last hirer in a multiple hiring of the taxi) is paying the fare for his or her hire and getting out of the taxi; and
	(b)	the driver fails to restart the taximeter recording the fare when the hiring is resumed.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
143C	Operation of taximeter at end of hiring
	(1)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if, at the end of a hiring, the driver fails to stop the taxi’s taximeter from recording the fare for the hiring.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note 1	For when a hiring ends, see s 127A.
Note 2	This section does not apply to an authorised fixed-fare hiring, see s 142A (4).
	(2)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if, before receiving payment of the fare for a hiring, the driver fails—
	(a)	to ensure that the amount displayed on the taxi’s taximeter as the fare, and any figures that affect the rate at which the fare is worked out, are displayed (including, if necessary, illuminated) so that they can be readily read by the hirer; and
	(b)	to state any other amounts that are payable for the hiring.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if the driver fails to ensure that the amount displayed on the taxi’s taximeter as the fare for the hiring is returned to zero as soon as practicable—
	(a)	after the driver receives payment of the fare for the hiring; or
	(b)	for a hiring for which the fare is not paid—after the hirer fails to pay the fare.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	Subsection (3) applies to a multiple hiring only if the hiring is the last in the multiple hiring.
	(5)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
144	Driver to ask for correct fare
	(1)	A taxi driver must not ask a hirer for payment of more than the fare for the hiring of the taxi. 
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Examples of asking for payment of more than the fare for a hiring
1	if different fare rates are payable for hirings begun at different times, asking for a fare that is worked out on a higher rate than the rate applying at the time a hiring begins
2	asking for payment of a fare recorded on the taxi’s taximeter that is worked out at a rate per kilometre of travel, or at a rate per hour of waiting time, that is more than the maximum rate determined under the Act, s 60
3	asking for payment in relation to a period of a hire when the taximeter was required to be stopped under s 143B (2)
Note 1	The fare may include amounts not shown on the taximeter, eg a toll.
Note 2	An example is part of this regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(2)	A taxi driver must not make an agreement with a hirer for payment of more than the fare for the hiring of the taxi. 
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Example of agreement for payment of more than the fare for a hiring
for a hiring that is not an authorised fixed-fare hiring, the driver agreeing to a fixed amount for a hiring that is higher than the fare for the hiring worked out at the maximum rate determined under the Act, s 60
Note	Subsection (2) does not apply to an authorised fixed-fare hiring, see s 142A (4).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
144A	Payment of taxi fare
	(1)	The hirer of a taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	the hirer did not pay a fare deposit for hiring the taxi; and
	(b)	at the end of the hiring the hirer does not pay to the taxi’s driver the fare for the hiring.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	For when a hiring ends, see s 127A.
	(2)	The hirer of a taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	the hirer paid a fare deposit for hiring the taxi; and
	(b)	the fare for the hiring is more than the fare deposit; and
	(c)	at the end of the hiring the hirer does not pay to the taxi’s driver the difference between the fare deposit and the fare.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	a hirer paid a fare deposit for hiring the taxi; and
	(b)	the fare for the hiring is less than the fare deposit; and
	(c)	at the end of the hiring the driver does not pay the difference between the fare deposit and the fare to the hirer.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	The driver of a taxi commits an offence if—
	(a)	a hirer gives the driver more money than the amount of the fare for the hiring; and
	(b)	the driver fails to offer the correct change to the hirer.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(5)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
144B	Payment under taxi subsidy scheme
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	pays for the hiring of a taxi under the taxi subsidy scheme; and
	(b)	is not eligible to pay for the hiring under the taxi subsidy scheme.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person makes a statement (whether orally, in a document or in any other way); and
	(b)	the statement is false or misleading; and
	(c)	the statement is made in paying for the hiring of a taxi under the taxi subsidy scheme.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	Subsection (2) (a) does not apply if the statement is not false or misleading in a material particular.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
145	Taxi fare not payable for avoidable delays
A taxi driver must not ask for payment of a fare for a period when the taxi is delayed because of—
	(a)	the taxi breaking down or being involved in an accident; or
	(b)	anything that the driver could have prevented (including, for example, a shortage of fuel).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
Subdivision 3A.2.3.4	Conduct of taxi passengers
147	Drinking of liquor in taxis prohibited
A person must not drink, or be in possession of an open container of, liquor in a taxi.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
148	Eating and drinking in taxis
	(1)	A person (other than the driver) must not eat or drink in a taxi except with the taxi driver’s agreement.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	This section does not apply if the person is eating or drinking for medical reasons.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, this section does not authorise a taxi driver to agree to a person drinking liquor in the taxi.
Note	A person is not allowed to smoke in a taxi (see Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003).
Subdivision 3A.2.3.5	Other matters relating to taxi services
158	Standards for taximeters
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve standards in relation to taximeters.
	(2)	A standard may make provision, for example, in relation to—
	(a)	the kinds of taximeters that may be installed in taxis; and
	(b)	the installation, testing and sealing of taximeters; and
	(c)	requirements for taximeters in taxis.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	An approval is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
160	Authority may exempt wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers from approved training course
	(1)	The road transport authority may, in writing, exempt a person from the requirement mentioned in section 98 (a) (which is about the successful completion of an approved wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training course).
	(2)	An exemption may be conditional.
	(3)	If an exemption is given subject to conditions, the exemption applies only if all the conditions are being complied with.
161	Authority may require wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers to undertake training
The road transport authority may, by written notice given to the holder of a public vehicle licence that authorises the person to drive a taxi, require the person, within a stated period— 
	(a)	to undertake an approved wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training course or a part of such a course, or another form of training; and
	(b)	to provide evidence to the authority, in a form acceptable to the authority, that the person has successfully completed the training.
Note	For a general power to direct taxi drivers to undertake training, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, s 79.
162	Approval of wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training courses 
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve courses for the training of people who wish to drive wheelchair-accessible taxis and for wheelchair-accessible taxi drivers (an approved wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver training course).
	(2)	An approval is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
163	Exemption of certain taxis—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	This section applies to a motor vehicle if—
	(a)	the vehicle is built mainly to carry over 9, but less than 16, adults (including the driver); and
	(b)	either—
	(i)	the road transport authority has approved, in writing, the operation of the vehicle as a taxi; or
	(ii)	the vehicle is operated as a wheelchair‑accessible taxi by a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licensee.
	(2)	The vehicle is exempt from that part of the Act, section 45 (Meaning of taxi) that prevents a bus being a taxi.

Part 3A.3	Ridesharing
Note 1	A rideshare driver must—
	(a)	hold a driver licence (or exemption) to drive a public vehicle under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999 (see s 164Q); and
	(b)	be accredited to operate a rideshare service under the Act, s 60E.
Note 2	The registered operator of a rideshare vehicle is responsible for—
	(a)	the vehicle’s registration under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999; and
	(b)	holding a rideshare vehicle licence for the vehicle under the Act, s 60J.
Division 3A.3.1	Rideshare vehicle licences
164	Rideshare vehicle licence—application
	(1)	The registered operator of a vehicle may apply to the road transport authority for a rideshare vehicle licence.
	(2)	The application must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	state, for each relevant person for the application—
	(i)	the person’s name; and
	(ii)	the person’s date of birth; and
	(iii)	whether the person is—
	(A)	an Australian citizen; or
	(B)	a permanent resident; or
	(C)	a temporary resident who holds a visa that allows the person to hold a rideshare vehicle licence; and
	(iv)	whether the person is disqualified from applying for the licence; and
Note	A person may be disqualified from applying for a licence for a period of time if another licence has been suspended or cancelled (see s 322).
	(v)	the registration number of the vehicle to be licensed; and
	(c)	be accompanied by a rideshare vehicle compliance certificate for the vehicle, issued not more than 1 month before the date of the application.
	(3)	In this section:
authorised examiner—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, section 115.
certificate of inspection means a certificate of inspection issued under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, section 146 (Issue of certificates of inspection etc).
registered operator, for a vehicle—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999, dictionary.
relevant person, for an application for a rideshare vehicle licence means—
	(a)	if the applicant is an individual––the applicant; or
	(b)	if the applicant is a corporation—each executive officer of the corporation.
rideshare vehicle compliance certificate means a certificate of inspection—
	(a)	issued by an authorised examiner at a vehicle inspection station; and
	(b)	certifying that the vehicle, and its parts and equipment, comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle.
vehicle inspection station—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.
Note 1	Giving false or misleading information is an offence against the Criminal Code, s 338.
Note 2	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 3	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
164A	Rideshare vehicle licence—further information
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority is deciding whether to issue a rideshare vehicle licence.
	(2)	The authority may, by written notice given to the applicant (an information notice), require the applicant to give the authority stated further information about the application, not later than a stated reasonable time.
	(3)	The authority need not decide the application if—
	(a)	the authority has given the applicant an information notice; and
	(b)	the applicant does not comply with the notice.
164B	Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for a rideshare vehicle licence under section 164 (1).
	(2)	The road transport authority must issue the licence to the applicant if satisfied that—
	(a)	each relevant person for the application is—
	(i)	an Australian citizen; or
	(ii)	a permanent resident; or
	(iii)	a temporary resident who holds a visa that allows the person to hold a rideshare vehicle licence; and
	(b)	no relevant person for the application is disqualified from applying for the licence; and
Note	A person may be disqualified from applying for a licence for a period of time if another licence has been suspended or cancelled (see s 322).
	(c)	the vehicle—
	(i)	is a registered vehicle; and
	(ii)	is a suitable vehicle; and
	(iii)	complies with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle.
	(3)	The road transport authority must, not later than the required time—
	(a)	decide the application; and
	(b)	tell the applicant about the decision on the application.
	(4)	In this section:
ambulance—see the Road Transport (Third‑Party Insurance) Regulation 2008, schedule 1, section 1.1.
bus—see the Road Transport (Third‑Party Insurance) Regulation 2008, schedule 1, section 1.1.
motorcycle—see the Road Transport (Third‑Party Insurance) Regulation 2008, schedule 1, section 1.1.
police vehicle—see the Road Transport (Third‑Party Insurance) Regulation 2008, schedule 1, section 1.1.
relevant person, for an application for a rideshare vehicle licence—see section 164 (3).
required time means the latest of the following:
	(a)	if the road transport authority requires the applicant to give the authority further information under section 164A (Rideshare vehicle licence—further information)—28 days after the day the road transport authority receives the information;
	(b)	28 days after the day the road transport authority receives the application.
Note	Failure to issue a licence within the required time is taken to be a decision not to issue the licence (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
suitable vehicle means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people but does not include the following:
	(a)	an ambulance;
	(b)	a bus;
	(c)	a demand responsive service vehicle;
	(d)	a motorcycle;
	(e)	a police vehicle.
164C	Rideshare vehicle licence—licence labels
If the road transport authority issues a rideshare vehicle licence to a person, the authority must also issue to the person a label for the licensed vehicle (a rideshare vehicle licence label).
Note	The label may need to be displayed in the rideshare vehicle (see s 164O and s 164S).
164D	Rideshare vehicle licence—conditions
	(1)	A rideshare vehicle licence is subject to any condition imposed by the road transport authority when the licence is issued, renewed or amended.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a rideshare vehicle licensee; and
	(b)	does not comply with a condition of the licence.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
164E	Rideshare vehicle licence—term
	(1)	A rideshare vehicle licence comes into force on the day it is issued.
	(2)	The road transport authority must not issue a rideshare vehicle licence for longer than 6 years.
	(3)	A rideshare vehicle licence expires on the day stated in the licence.
164F	Rideshare vehicle licence—form
	(1)	A rideshare vehicle licence must—
	(a)	be in writing; and
	(b)	include the following information:
	(i)	the licensee’s full name and address;
	(ii)	the registration number of the licensed vehicle; and
	(iii)	the expiry date of the licence.
	(2)	A rideshare vehicle licence may also include anything else the road transport authority considers appropriate.
164G	Rideshare vehicle licence—not transferable
A rideshare vehicle licence is not transferable.
164H	Rideshare vehicle licence—amendment initiated by authority
	(1)	The road transport authority may, by written notice (an amendment notice) given to a rideshare vehicle licensee, amend the licence.
Note	The power to make an instrument includes the power to amend or repeal the instrument.  The power to amend or repeal the instrument is exercisable in the same way, and subject to the same conditions, as the power to make the instrument (see Legislation Act, s 46).
	(2)	However, the authority may amend the licence only if—
	(a)	the authority has given the licensee written notice of the proposed amendment (a proposal notice); and
	(b)	the proposal notice states that written submissions about the proposal may be made to the authority before the end of a stated period of at least 14 days after the day the proposal notice is given to the licensee; and
	(c)	after the end of the stated period, the authority has considered any submissions made in accordance with the proposal notice.
	(3)	Subsection (2) does not apply to a licensee if the licensee applied for, or agreed in writing to, the amendment.
	(4)	The amendment takes effect on the day the amendment notice is given to the licensee or a later day stated in the notice.
164I	Rideshare vehicle licence—amendment initiated by licensee
	(1)	A rideshare vehicle licensee may apply to the road transport authority to amend the licence.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The authority may amend the licence only if satisfied that, were the application for amendment an application for a licence, the authority would issue the licence as amended.
	(3)	If the authority decides to amend the licence, the authority may impose or amend a condition on the licence.
	(4)	The authority must, not later than 28 days after the day the authority receives the application—
	(a)	decide the application; and
	(b)	tell the licensee about the decision.
Note	Failure to amend a licence within the required time is taken to be a decision not to amend the licence (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
164J	Rideshare vehicle licence—application for renewal
	(1)	A rideshare vehicle licensee may apply to the road transport authority to renew the licence for a period not longer than 6 years.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The application must be—
	(a)	in writing; and
	(b)	made at least 14 days before the licence expires.
	(3)	However, the authority may extend the time for making an application.
Note	A licensee may apply to the road transport authority for the time to be extended, and the road transport authority may extend the time, even though the time has ended (see Legislation Act, s 151C).
	(4)	If a licensee applies to renew a licence under this section, the licence remains in force until the application is decided.
164K	Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application for renewal
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority receives an application for renewal of a rideshare vehicle licence under section 164J.
	(2)	The authority may renew the licence only if satisfied that—
	(a)	the vehicle continues to—
	(i)	be a registered vehicle; and
	(ii)	be a suitable vehicle; and
	(iii)	comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle; and
	(b)	the licensee is not disqualified from applying for a rideshare vehicle licence.
Note	A person may be disqualified from applying for a licence for a period of time if another licence has been suspended or cancelled (see s 322).
	(3)	The road transport authority may refuse to renew the licence if—
	(a)	the authority believes on reasonable grounds that the licensee has contravened a condition of the licence or another rideshare vehicle licence; or
	(b)	another rideshare vehicle licence, or an accreditation to operate any kind of public passenger service, held by the licensee is suspended under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
	(4)	If the authority decides to renew the licence, the authority may impose or amend a condition on the licence.
	(5)	The authority must, not later than 28 days after the day the authority receives the application—
	(a)	decide the application for renewal; and
	(b)	tell the licensee about the decision.
Note	Failure to renew a licence within the required time is taken to be a decision not to renew the licence (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 12).
	(6)	In this section:
suitable vehicle—see section 164B (Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application).
164L	Rideshare vehicle licence—must update name and address
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a rideshare vehicle licensee; and
	(b)	the person’s name or address changes; and
	(c)	the person does not, within 14 days after the change, give the road transport authority—
	(i)	written notice of the change; and
	(ii)	the licence.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	If a rideshare vehicle licensee gives the road transport authority written notice of a change to the person’s name or address and the licence, the authority must enter the changed details on the licence and return it to the licensee.
164M	Rideshare vehicle licence—surrender
	(1)	A rideshare vehicle licensee may surrender the licence by giving written notice of the surrender to the road transport authority.
	(2)	The surrender notice must be accompanied by—
	(a)	the licence and licence label; or
	(b)	if the licence, or licence label, has been lost, stolen or destroyed—a statement verifying that the licence, or licence label, has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
164N	Rideshare vehicle licence and label—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement rideshare vehicle licence to a rideshare vehicle licensee if satisfied the licensee’s original licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement rideshare vehicle licence label to a rideshare vehicle licensee if satisfied the licensee’s original licence label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(3)	For subsections (1) and (2), the road transport authority may require the licensee to give the authority a statement verifying that the original licence, or label, has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
164O	Rideshare vehicle licensee—must make label available to rideshare driver
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a rideshare vehicle licensee; and
	(b)	does not make the rideshare vehicle licence label for the vehicle available to the rideshare driver before a rideshare is to begin.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the road transport authority has agreed to the rideshare vehicle being identified in another way; and
	(b)	the rideshare vehicle is identified in the other way.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
164P	Rideshare vehicle licensee—must not advertise ridesharing
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a rideshare vehicle licensee; and
	(b)	advertises that the rideshare vehicle is used to provide a rideshare service.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 3A.3.2	Rideshare drivers
Note 1	Accreditation of rideshare drivers is dealt with in ch 2.
Note 2	All rideshare drivers must be affiliated with a transport booking service (see Act, s 36F).
164Q	Rideshare driver—must hold appropriate driver licence
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a rideshare driver; and
	(b)	is not either—
	(i)	the holder of a public vehicle licence to drive a rideshare vehicle; or
	(ii)	exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (Exemption of drivers of public vehicles driven for hire or reward—Act, s 31 (1) (b)).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
164R	Rideshare driver—must only accept bookings from accredited transport booking service
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a rideshare driver; and
	(b)	the person accepts a rideshare booking other than via an accredited transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
164S	Rideshare driver—must display label
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a rideshare driver; and
	(b)	the rideshare vehicle licence label for the rideshare vehicle is not, during the rideshare, displayed in or on the vehicle—
	(i)	so the information on the label is readable from the outside of the rideshare vehicle; and
	(ii)	if the rideshare vehicle has a windscreen or fixed window—
	(A)	to the lower left side (or nearside) of the windscreen; or
	(B)	to a fixed window on the left side (or nearside) of the rideshare vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the road transport authority has agreed to the rideshare vehicle being identified in another way; and
	(b)	the rideshare vehicle is identified in the other way.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
164T	Rideshare driver—must produce rideshare vehicle licence and label for inspection
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a rideshare vehicle driver; and
	(b)	a police officer or authorised person requires the person to produce the rideshare vehicle licence for the rideshare vehicle for inspection; and
	(c)	the person fails to produce the licence for inspection.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the person—
	(a)	has a reasonable excuse for failing to produce the licence when required to do so; and
	(b)	within 3 days after being required to produce the licence, produces the licence at the place directed by the police officer or authorised person.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
	(3)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a rideshare vehicle driver; and
	(b)	a police officer or authorised person requires the person to produce the licence label for the rideshare vehicle for inspection; and
	(c)	the person fails to produce the label for inspection.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	Subsection (3) does not apply if—
	(a)	the person—
	(i)	has a reasonable excuse for failing to produce the label when required to do so; and
	(ii)	within 3 days after being required to produce the label, produces the label at the place directed by the police officer or authorised person; or
	(b)	if the road transport authority has agreed to the rideshare vehicle being identified in another way—the rideshare vehicle is identified in the other way.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
164U	Rideshare driver—advertising
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a rideshare driver; and
	(b)	advertises—
	(i)	on the rideshare vehicle that the person is a rideshare driver; or
	(ii)	that the rideshare driver is immediately available to provide a rideshare.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Part 3A.4	Hire cars
Division 3A.4.1	Hire car licences
Subdivision 3A.4.1.1	Kinds of hire car licences
165	Hire car licences that may be issued
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue the following kinds of hire car licences:
	(a)	leased hire car licences;
	(b)	restricted hire car licences.
Note	A hire car licence is a licence to use a vehicle as a hire car (see the Act, s 61).  A general reference in this regulation to a hire car licence includes each of the above kinds of licences (see Legislation Act, s 155).
	(2)	A restricted hire car licence may only authorise the licence-holder to operate the vehicle to which the licence relates as a restricted hire car to transport people along a road or road related area to or from—
	(a)	a wedding ceremony or wedding reception; or
	(b)	a function known as a school formal conducted by a school.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, the transport of people to a wedding ceremony or wedding reception is not limited to people who are members of the bridal party.
Subdivision 3A.4.1.2	Hire car licensing
166	Application procedure for issue of hire car licences
	(1)	A person (the applicant) may apply to the road transport authority for—
	(a)	the issue (including renewal) of a leased hire car licence; or
	(b)	the issue of a restricted hire car licence.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	The above licences are not transferable (see the Act, s 63).
	(2)	The applicant must give the road transport authority a completed application form for the kind of licence applied for.
	(3)	The road transport authority may require the applicant to give the authority further stated information or a stated document that the authority reasonably needs to decide the application.
	(4)	The road transport authority may refuse to consider the application further if the requirement is made in writing and the applicant does not comply with the requirement.
167	Issue of hire car licences
	(1)	The road transport authority may refuse to issue (including renew) a hire car licence to an applicant if the authority believes on reasonable grounds that the applicant—
	(a)	has contravened a condition of another hire car licence held by the person or, for a licence renewal, a condition of the licence being renewed; or
	(b)	has not complied with a requirement of the Act relating to the application.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(2)	The road transport authority may also refuse to issue (including renew) a hire car licence to an applicant if a hire car licence, or an accreditation to operate any kind of hire car service, held by the person is suspended under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
	(3)	The road transport authority must refuse to issue a hire car licence of the kind applied for by the applicant if—
	(a)	the applicant is not accredited to operate a hire car service of that kind; or
	(b)	the applicant is disqualified under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action) from holding or applying for a hire car licence of that kind; or
	(c)	for an application for a leased hire car licence—the vehicle to which the application relates must be refused registration under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, section 32C (Deciding applications for registration—certain hire cars).
	(4)	The road transport authority must issue a hire car licence to the applicant if—
	(a)	the applicant makes an application to the authority under section 166; and
	(b)	the authority does not refuse the application under this section.
	(5)	A leased hire car licence must be issued for a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 6 years.
	(6)	A restricted hire car licence must be issued for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 1 year.
	(7)	The road transport authority must not renew a restricted hire car licence.
168	Restricted hire car licences—issue of licence labels
		If the road transport authority issues a restricted hire car licence to a person, the authority must also issue to the licence-holder a label (a restricted hire car licence label) for the vehicle to which the licence relates.
Note	The label must be attached to the vehicle (see s 186).
169	Issue or amendment of hire car licence subject to conditions
	(1)	A hire car licence may be issued (including renewed) subject to a condition imposed by the road transport authority.
	(2)	A hire car licence may be amended by the road transport authority to impose a condition to which the licence is to be subject or to amend or revoke a condition to which the licence is already subject.
	(3)	A condition mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) may be imposed, amended or revoked by the road transport authority—
	(a)	on the authority’s own initiative or on the application of the applicant for a licence or the licence-holder; and
	(b)	for a stated period or indefinitely.
170	Hire car licences—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative
	(1)	This section applies to the holder of a hire car licence if the road transport authority proposes, on its own initiative, to take action under section 169 (2) to amend the hire car licence to impose, amend or revoke a condition (the proposed action).
	(2)	The road transport authority must give the licence-holder a written notice stating—
	(a)	the proposed action; and
	(b)	if the proposed action is to impose a condition—the proposed condition; and
	(c)	if the proposed action is to amend a condition—the condition as proposed to be amended; and
	(d)	an explanation for the proposed action; and
	(e)	if appropriate, any action that must be taken by the licence-holder to avoid or reverse the proposed action; and
	(f)	the date when the proposed imposition, amendment or revocation of the condition takes effect (the date of effect); and
	(g)	that the proposed action takes effect on the date of effect unless the notice is revoked by the authority before that date.
	(3)	The notice may, but need not, provide an opportunity for the licence-holder to make representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.
	(4)	The date of effect must not be earlier than 14 days after the notice is given to the licence-holder.
	(5)	This section does not affect the taking of action under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
171	Conditions of hire car licences
A hire car licence is subject to the conditions (if any) stated in the licence or in a document stated by the licence to form part of the licence.
172	Form of hire car licences
	(1)	A hire car licence issued to a person must show—
	(a)	for a leased hire car licence—the hire car licence number allocated to the person; and
	(b)	for a restricted hire car licence—the registration number of the vehicle; and
	(c)	the person’s full name and address; and
	(d)	the kind of licence; and
	(e)	the expiry date (if any) of the licence.
	(2)	A hire car licence may also include any additional information that the road transport authority considers appropriate.
173	Hire car licence-holders to notify change of name or address
	(1)	If the name or home address of the holder of a hire car licence changes, the licence-holder must, as soon as practicable but no later than 14 days after the change happens, give the road transport authority—
	(a)	written notice of the change; and
	(b)	the licence.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	If a hire car licence is returned to the road transport authority, the authority must amend the licence or issue another licence for the remainder of the period of the licence that it replaces.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
174	Hire car licensee to comply with conditions
	(1)	The holder of a hire car licence must not contravene a condition to which the licence is subject.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
175	Replacement of hire car licence
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement hire car licence to the holder of a hire car licence if satisfied that the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the licence-holder to give the authority a statement verifying that the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
176	Production of hire car licence
	(1)	The holder of a hire car licence must not fail to produce the person’s hire car licence for inspection when required to do so by the road transport authority, a police officer or an authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the licence-holder has a reasonable excuse for failing to produce the hire car licence when required to do so; and
	(b)	within 3 days after being required to produce the licence, the licence-holder produces the licence at the place directed by the road transport authority, police officer or authorised person.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
177	Surrender of hire car licence
	(1)	The holder of a hire car licence may apply to the road transport authority to surrender the licence.
	(2)	The application may be made personally by the licence-holder or by an agent who produces written evidence of his or her appointment as agent.
	(3)	The person must, with the application—
	(a)	return the hire car licence to the road transport authority; or
	(b)	if the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the authority a statement verifying that the licence has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
	(4)	If the licence is a restricted hire car licence, the licence‑holder or agent must also, with the application, give the road transport authority a statement verifying that the restricted hire car licence label for the hire car has been destroyed.
	(5)	If the person complies with this section, the road transport authority must approve the application unless the authority is taking action to suspend or cancel the person’s licence.
Subdivision 3A.4.1.3	Stand‑by hire cars
177A	Definitions—subdiv 3A.4.1.3
In this subdivision:
stand-by hire car—see section 177B.
stand-by hire car permit means a permit issued under section 177C (1).
stand-by hire car permit label means a label issued under section 177E (1).
usual hire car—see section 177B.
177B	Application for stand-by hire car permit
	(1)	The holder of a hire car licence (other than a restricted hire car licence) may apply to the road transport authority for the issue of a permit to operate another vehicle as a hire car (a stand-by hire car) instead of the vehicle mentioned in the licence (the usual hire car).
Note 1	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2	A fee may be determined under Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96 for this provision.
	(2)	The application must be accompanied by a written statement, signed by the registered operator of the other vehicle, authorising the licence-holder to use the other vehicle as a stand-by hire car.
177C	Issue of stand-by hire car permit
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a permit to the holder of a hire car licence to operate a stand-by hire car if—
	(a)	the usual hire car is out of operation because it is being repaired or serviced or has become a written-off vehicle; and
	(b)	the stand-by hire car is covered by a public passenger vehicle policy to the extent that the usual hire car is covered when operated as a hire car; and
	(c)	the applicant has given the road transport authority the number plates of the usual hire car.
	(2)	A stand-by hire car permit is not transferable.
	(3)	A stand-by hire car permit may be issued for a maximum period of 60 days.
	(4)	The road transport authority must not renew a stand-by hire car permit.
	(5)	In this section:
written-off vehicle—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, section 83B.
177D	Form of stand-by hire car permit
	(1)	A stand-by hire car permit issued to the holder of a hire car licence must show—
	(a)	the hire car licence number allocated to the licence-holder for the usual hire car; and
	(b)	the registration number of the usual hire car; and
	(c)	the registration number of the vehicle to be operated as the stand-by hire car; and
	(d)	the licence-holder’s full name and address; and
	(e)	the expiry date of the permit.
	(2)	A stand-by hire car permit may also include any additional information that the road transport authority considers appropriate.
177E	Issue, form and display of stand-by hire car permit label
	(1)	If the road transport authority issues a stand-by hire car permit to the holder of a hire car licence, the authority must also issue to the licence-holder a label for the vehicle to which the permit relates.
	(2)	A stand-by hire car permit label issued to the holder of a hire car licence must show—
	(a)	the registration number of the usual hire car; and
	(b)	the registration number of the vehicle to be operated as the stand-by hire car; and
	(c)	the expiry date of the permit.
	(3)	The licence-holder must attach the stand-by hire car permit label—
	(a)	to the lower left side (or nearside) of the windscreen of the stand-by hire car; and
	(b)	so the information on the label is readable from the outside of the hire car.
	(4)	A person must not operate a stand-by hire car on a road or road related area if—
	(a)	the hire car does not have the stand-by hire car permit label issued for it attached to the hire car; or
	(b)	the label is not attached in accordance with subsection (3); or
	(c)	any information on the label cannot, for any reason, be readily read.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(5)	The accredited operator of a stand-by hire car operated by someone else in contravention of subsection (4) also commits an offence if the accredited operator failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent the contravention.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(6)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
177F	Conditions of stand-by hire car permit
	(1)	A stand-by hire car permit is subject to the following conditions:
	(a)	the stand-by hire car must comply with the conditions of the licence that apply to the usual hire car (unless otherwise authorised in writing by the road transport authority); 
	(b)	the stand-by hire car must comply with the other requirements of the Act for hire cars.
	(2)	If the accredited operator of the usual hire car complies with subsection (1), the stand-by hire car is taken, for this regulation, to be the usual hire car while it is being operated as a hire car.
177G	Stand-by hire cars—replacement of permit label
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement stand-by hire car permit label to the holder of a hire car licence if satisfied that the permit label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the licence-holder to give the authority a statement verifying that the permit label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
177H	Stand-by hire cars—production of permit by hire car driver
	(1)	A hire car driver must, if the hire car is a stand-by hire car, produce the stand-by hire car permit for the hire car for inspection when required to do so by the road transport authority, a police officer or authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 3A.4.2	Hire car services
178	Meaning of hire car driver
In this regulation:
hire car driver means a person who is driving a hire car while it is operating as a hire car.
180	Hire car service operator—must tell authority about affiliation
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is an affiliated hire car service operator for a transport booking service; and
	(b)	does not tell the road transport authority, as soon as practicable after entering into the affiliated operator agreement—
	(i)	about the affiliation; and
	(ii)	the name of the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
181	Hire car service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a hire car service operator; and
	(b)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that each hire car driver for the hire car service is either—
	(i)	the holder of a public vehicle licence to drive a hire car; or
	(ii)	exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (Exemption of drivers of public vehicles driven for hire or reward—Act, s 31 (1) (b)).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a hire car service operator; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver); and
	(c)	the person does not take reasonable steps to ensure that each hire car driver for the hire car service has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a hire car driver.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
182	Records of hire car drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator
	(1)	The accredited operator of a hire car must make a written record of the following particulars for each hire car driver for the vehicle:
	(a)	the driver’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the driver, including any change to the information notified to the accredited operator by the road transport authority;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	if a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver)—evidence that the driver has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a hire car driver;
	(d)	the dates and times when the hire car was driven by the driver;
	(e)	the registration number of the hire car driven by the driver.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
182A	Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of hire car drivers etc
	(1)	The accredited operator of a hire car must, for each person for whom the accredited operator has a record under section 182 (1), tell the road transport authority about the following:
	(a)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the person, including any change to the information notified to the accredited operator by the road transport authority;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	any change to the person’s name, home address or prescribed driver authority information since the accredited operator last told the road transport authority about the information relating to the person; 
	(d)	if the person no longer drives a hire car for the accredited operator—that the person no longer drives a hire car for the accredited operator.
	(2)	The accredited operator of a hire car must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
182B	Road transport authority may tell accredited operator about hire car drivers
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	the accredited operator of a hire car has a record for a person under section 182; and
	(b)	the accredited operator has told the road transport authority about the person under section 182A (1).
	(2)	The road transport authority may tell the accredited operator of a hire car about the following for the person:
	(a)	any change in the prescribed driver authority information for the person; 
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(b)	if the person was the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the person to drive a hire car for hire or reward but the person’s licence has been suspended or cancelled—
	(i)	the suspension or cancellation of the driver’s licence; and
	(ii)	when the licence was suspended or cancelled;
	(c)	if the person was exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A but is no longer exempt and the road transport authority knows the person is no longer exempt—that the person has ceased to be exempt under section 94A.
183	Keeping and inspection etc of records about hire cars
	(1)	This section applies to a person who is or has been the accredited operator of a hire car. 
	(2)	The person must—
	(a)	keep every record required to be made by the person under the Act for at least 2 years after the day the last entry was made in it; and
	(b)	produce the record for inspection when required by a police officer or authorised person; and
	(c)	provide the record, or a copy of the record, to the road transport authority for inspection within a stated reasonable time when required to do so, in writing, by the authority.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(3)	The road transport authority, police officer or authorised person may take copies of any record produced or provided under subsection (2) (b) or (c).
	(4)	This section does not apply to a recording made by a security camera in a hire car.
	(5)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
186	Restricted hire cars—display of licence labels
	(1)	The accredited operator of a restricted hire car must attach the restricted hire car licence label issued to the person under section 168—
	(a)	so the information on the label is readable from the outside of the hire car; and
	(b)	if the hire car has a windscreen or fixed window—
	(i)	to the lower left side (or nearside) of the windscreen; or
	(ii)	to a fixed window on the left side (or nearside) of the hire car; and
	(c)	if the hire car does not have a windscreen or fixed window—on or next to the hire car’s rear numberplate so the characters on the numberplate are not obscured.
	(2)	A person must not operate a restricted hire car on a road or road related area if—
	(a)	the hire car does not have the restricted hire car licence label issued for it attached to the hire car; or
	(b)	the label is not attached in accordance with subsection (1); or
	(c)	any information on the label cannot, for any reason, be readily read.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	The accredited operator of a restricted hire car operated by someone else in contravention of subsection (2) also commits an offence if the accredited operator failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent the contravention.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
187	Restricted hire cars—replacement of licence label
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement licence label to the holder of a restricted hire car licence if satisfied that the label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the licence-holder to give the authority a statement verifying that the licence label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
221	Authorisation for vehicles for other purposes—Act, s 128 (1) (b)
	(1)	In this section:
authorised vehicle means a vehicle authorised in writing by the road transport authority for this section.
	(2)	The road transport authority may declare that the accredited operator of a hire car may use an authorised vehicle as a hire car to transport passengers along a road or road related area—
	(a)	to and from the place or event stated in the declaration; and
	(b)	during the period stated in the declaration.
	(3)	The declaration may include any other information the road transport authority considers appropriate.
	(4)	The Act, section 64 (Use of vehicles as hire cars) and division 7.3 (Entitlement to operate hire car services) do not apply to the accredited operator for an authorised vehicle if the accredited operator uses the authorised vehicle in accordance with the declaration (including the conditions (if any) stated in the declaration).

Part 3A.5	Bookable vehicles generally
Division 3A.5.1	Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc
221A	Definitions—div 3A.5.1
	(1)	In this division:
duress alarm, for a bookable vehicle, means an alarm fitted to a bookable vehicle that may be activated by a person in the bookable vehicle.
fitted, a GPS tracking device in a mobile phone is fitted to a bookable vehicle if the mobile phone is secured in a mounting attached to the vehicle.
security camera does not include a camera in a mobile phone.
security device means—
	(a)	a duress alarm; or
	(b)	a GPS tracking device; or
	(c)	a security camera.
	(2)	In this section, a mobile phone is secured in a mounting attached to a vehicle only if—
	(a)	the mounting is commercially designed and manufactured for that purpose; and
	(b)	the mobile phone is secured in the mounting, and the mounting is attached to the vehicle, in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
221B	Duress alarms in taxis
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	communicates a booking to a taxi driver; and
	(c)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that a duress alarm is accessible to the driver.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a taxi service operator; and
	(b)	a taxi used to operate the service is not fitted with a duress alarm accessible to the taxi driver.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
221C	GPS tracking devices in bookable vehicles
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	communicates a booking to a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(c)	does not take reasonable steps to ensure that a GPS tracking device is operating in the bookable vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a taxi service operator; and
	(b)	a taxi used to operate the service is not fitted with a GPS tracking device.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a rideshare driver; and
	(b)	the person accepts a hiring communicated by a transport booking service; and
	(c)	the rideshare vehicle is not fitted with a GPS tracking device.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a hire car driver; and
	(b)	the person accepts a hiring communicated by a transport booking service; and
	(c)	the hire car is not fitted with a GPS tracking device.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(5)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
221D	Security cameras in taxis
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a taxi driver; and
	(b)	the taxi stands or plies for hire for the transport of passengers along a road or road related area; and
	(c)	the taxi is not fitted with a security camera.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	a recording is made by a security camera in a taxi; and
	(b)	the person changes or otherwise interferes with the recording.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Note	In collecting personal information, the accredited operator may also have to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth).
221E	Interfere with security device, etc
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person interferes with—
	(a)	a security device fitted to a bookable vehicle; or
	(b)	an electronic device fitted to a bookable vehicle; or
	(c)	anything else in the bookable vehicle that is being used to support the operation of a security device, or electronic device, fitted to the bookable vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	In this section:
electronic device means—
	(a)	a taximeter; or
	(b)	equipment used for communicating with a transport booking service; or
	(c)	an EFTPOS terminal.
221F	Security device standards
	(1)	The road transport authority may determine standards for security devices in bookable vehicles (security device standards).
	(2)	A security device standard may make provision for security devices in bookable vehicles, including, for example—
	(a)	when security devices may be installed; and
	(b)	the kinds of security devices that may be installed; and
	(c)	the position of security devices; and
	(d)	the operation of security devices; and
	(e)	requirements about notices to be included in a bookable vehicle that has a security device installed.
Note 1	The Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) imposes obligations on some private sector organisations in relation to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information collected about an individual.
Note 2	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	A security device standard is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
	(4)	A security device standard may apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without change) an instrument as in force from time to time.
Note 1	The text of an applied, adopted or incorporated law or instrument, whether applied as in force from time to time or at a particular time, is taken to be a notifiable instrument if the operation of the Legislation Act, s 47 (5) or (6) is not disapplied (see s 47 (7)).
Note 2	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Note 3	A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an instrument (see Legislation Act, s 14 (2)).
	(5)	A person commits an offence if the person contravenes a security device standard.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(6)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 3A.5.2	Bookable vehicles—fees and surcharges
221G	Jump‑the‑queue fees prohibited for taxis
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	accepts a jump‑the‑queue fee for a taxi booking.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	provides a way for a taxi driver to accept a jump‑the‑queue fee for a taxi booking made via the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a taxi driver; and
	(b)	accepts a jump‑the‑queue fee for a taxi booking.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(5)	In this section:
jump‑the‑queue fee, for a bookable vehicle booking, means a fee—
	(a)	decided by the transport booking service; and
	(b)	paid—
	(i)	by a passenger; and
	(ii)	in addition to the fare; and
	(iii)	for the passenger to be the next passenger picked up by the bookable vehicle driver, ahead of the driver’s existing bookings.
221H	Up‑front tipping prohibited for taxis and ridesharing
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	accepts an up‑front tip for—
	(i)	a taxi booking; or
	(ii)	a rideshare booking.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	provides a way for—
	(i)	a taxi driver to accept an up‑front tip for a taxi booking made via the transport booking service; or
	(ii)	a rideshare driver to accept an up‑front tip for a rideshare booking made via the transport booking service.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a taxi driver; and
	(b)	accepts an up‑front tip for a taxi booking.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a rideshare driver; and
	(b)	accepts an up‑front tip for a rideshare booking.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(5)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(6)	In this section:
up‑front tip, for a bookable vehicle booking, means an amount—
	(a)	decided by a prospective passenger; and
	(b)	paid by the prospective passenger—
	(i)	to a transport booking service, a bookable vehicle driver or both; and
	(ii)	in addition to the fare; and
	(iii)	for the passenger to be picked up sooner than would happen in the ordinary course of bookings.
221I	Bookable vehicle pricing during emergencies
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the booking service—
	(i)	accepts a jump‑the‑queue fee for a bookable vehicle booking; or
	(ii)	provides a way for a bookable vehicle driver to accept a jump‑the‑queue fee for a bookable vehicle booking made via the transport booking service; or
	(iii)	applies surge pricing for a bookable vehicle hiring; and
	(c)	a declared state of alert, or declared state of emergency, is in force for all or part of the ACT.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	the person—
	(i)	accepts a jump‑the‑queue fee for a bookable vehicle booking; or
	(ii)	applies surge pricing for the bookable vehicle hiring; or
	(c)	a declared state of alert, or declared state of emergency, is in force for all or part of the ACT.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	In this section:
declared state of alert means a state of alert declared under the Emergencies Act 2004, section 151.
declared state of emergency means a state of emergency declared under the Emergencies Act 2004, section 156.
jump‑the‑queue fee, for a bookable vehicle booking—see section 221G.
surge pricing, for a bookable vehicle hiring, means the practice of increasing bookable vehicle fares during times of high demand for bookable vehicles.
Note 1	Jump‑the‑queue fees are always prohibited for taxis (see s 221G).
Note 2	The Minister may determine fares and ways of calculating fares for taxis, ridesharing and hire cars (see Act, s 60, s 60Q and s 79A).
221J	Meaning of payment surcharge—div 3A.5.2
	(1)	In this division:
payment surcharge—
	(a)	means a fee or charge (however calculated)—
	(i)	added to the amount otherwise payable by a hirer of a bookable vehicle because the amount payable for the hire of the vehicle is paid wholly or partly using a declared payment method; or
	(ii)	payable by a bookable vehicle driver, or a bookable vehicle licensee, because an amount payable for the hire of the vehicle is paid wholly or partly using a declared payment method; and
	(b)	includes a fee or charge mentioned in paragraph (a) whether or not the fee or charge—
	(i)	is payable for accepting or processing payment made using a declared payment method; or
	(ii)	is based on the amount payable for a bookable vehicle hiring; but
	(c)	does not include a fee or charge imposed for the use of a declared payment method by—
	(i)	a participant in a designated payment system; or
	(ii)	a person consistently with a voluntary undertaking given by the person to, and accepted by, the Reserve Bank of Australia.
	(2)	In this section:
designated payment system—see the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 (Cwlth), section 7 (Definitions).
participant, in a payment system—see the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 (Cwlth), section 7 (Definitions).
221K	Methods of payment and maximum payment surcharges
	(1)	The Minister may declare methods of payment (declared payment methods) for the definition of payment surcharge.
	(2)	A declaration is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
	(3)	The Minister may determine the maximum amount payable for a payment surcharge (a maximum payment surcharge).
	(4)	A determination is a disallowable instrument.
221L	Imposing more than the maximum payment surcharge
	(1)	A defined person commits an offence if—
	(a)	a payment surcharge is imposed; and
	(b)	the payment surcharge exceeds the maximum payment surcharge.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that—
	(a)	someone else imposed the payment surcharge; and
	(b)	the defendant did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to know, that the other person would impose the payment surcharge.
	(3)	It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that—
	(a)	someone else imposed the payment surcharge; and
	(b)	the defendant knew that the other person would impose the payment surcharge; and
	(c)	the defendant told the person on whom the payment surcharge was imposed that the person did not have to pay the part of the surcharge that exceeded the maximum payment surcharge.
Note	The defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) and (3) (see Criminal Code, s 59).
	(4)	In this section:
defined person means any of the following people:
	(a)	the person who imposed the surcharge;
	(b)	the bookable vehicle driver;
	(c)	the bookable vehicle licensee; 
	(d)	any person who provided or maintains any equipment installed in the bookable vehicle that enabled the surcharge to be imposed;
	(e)	any person who manages or administers the whole or any part of the system under which the amounts due for the hiring may be paid using a declared payment method.
221M	Collecting more than the maximum payment surcharge
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person initiates the collection of, or collects, a payment surcharge in a bookable vehicle; and
	(b)	the payment surcharge exceeds the maximum payment surcharge for the declared payment method.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that—
	(a)	someone else initiated the collection of, or collected, the payment surcharge; and
	(b)	the defendant did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to know, that the other person would initiate the collection of, or collect, the payment surcharge.
Note	The defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 59).
Division 3A.5.3	NSW bookable vehicles in the ACT
221N	Meaning of ACT region
	(1)	In this regulation:
ACT region means—
	(a)	the ACT; and
	(b)	any area of NSW declared under subsection (2).
	(2)	The road transport authority may declare a stated area of NSW to be part of the ACT region.
	(3)	A declaration is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
221O	Exemption for NSW bookable vehicles—ACT pick up, drop off outside ACT region—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	A person is exempt from the Act, section 52 (1) (Unaccredited operators not to operate taxi services) in relation to the hiring of a taxi operated by the person if—
	(a)	the hiring is booked via—
	(i)	for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi—a WTBS; or
	(ii)	a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the hiring starts in the ACT and finishes outside the ACT region; and
	(c)	the person is authorised to operate a taxi service, and provide that kind of hiring, under NSW law; and
	(d)	the person operates the service from an address outside the ACT region.
	(2)	A person is exempt from the Act, section 60E (1) (Rideshare driver must be accredited) in relation to a rideshare operated by the person if—
	(a)	the rideshare is booked via a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the rideshare starts in the ACT and finishes outside the ACT region; and
	(c)	the person is authorised to operate a rideshare service, and provide that kind of rideshare, under NSW law; and
	(d)	the person operates the service from an address outside the ACT region.
	(3)	A person is exempt from the Act, section 74 (1) (Unaccredited operators not to operate hire car services) in relation to the hiring of a hire car operated by the person if—
	(a)	the hiring starts in the ACT and finishes outside the ACT region; and
	(b)	the person is authorised to operate a hire car service, and provide that kind of hiring, under NSW law; and
	(c)	the person operates the service from an address outside the ACT region.
Note	NSW pick up, ACT drop off—exemption for NSW bookable vehicles.
A NSW bookable vehicle that is hired in NSW may deliver a passenger to a destination in the ACT without the service operator holding ACT accreditation (see Act, s 52, s 60E and s 74).
221P	Exemption for NSW bookable vehicles—ACT pick up, drop off inside ACT region—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	A person is exempt from the Act, section 52 (1) (Unaccredited operators not to operate taxi services) in relation to the hiring of a taxi operated by the person if—
	(a)	the hiring is booked via—
	(i)	for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi—a WTBS; or
	(ii)	a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the hiring starts in the ACT and finishes in the ACT region; and
	(c)	the person is authorised to operate a taxi service, and provide that kind of hiring, under NSW law; and
	(d)	the person has notified the road transport authority of the person’s intention to operate a taxi service in the ACT; and
Note	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
	(e)	the person operates the service from an address inside the ACT region; and
	(f)	any additional exemption criteria determined by the road transport authority under subsection (4) (a) are satisfied; and
	(g)	any exemption conditions determined by the road transport authority under subsection (4) (b) are complied with.
	(2)	A person is exempt from the Act, section 60E (1) (Rideshare driver must be accredited) in relation to a rideshare operated by the person if—
	(a)	the rideshare is booked via a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the rideshare starts in the ACT and finishes in the ACT region; and
	(c)	the person is authorised to operate a rideshare service, and provide that kind of rideshare, under NSW law; and
	(d)	the person has notified the road transport authority of the person’s intention to operate a rideshare service in the ACT; and
Note	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
	(e)	the person operates the service from an address inside the ACT region; and
	(f)	any additional exemption criteria determined by the road transport authority under subsection (4) (a) are satisfied; and
	(g)	any exemption conditions determined by the road transport authority under subsection (4) (b) are complied with.
	(3)	A person is exempt from the Act, section 74 (1) (Unaccredited operators not to operate hire car services) in relation to the hiring of a hire car operated by the person if—
	(a)	the hiring is booked via a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the hiring starts in the ACT and finishes in the ACT region; and
	(c)	the person is authorised to operate a hire car service, and provide that kind of hiring, under NSW law; and
	(d)	the person has notified the road transport authority of the person’s intention to operate a hire car service in the ACT; and
Note	If a form is approved under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 225 for this provision, the form must be used.
	(e)	the person operates the service from an address inside the ACT region; and
	(f)	any additional exemption criteria determined by the road transport authority under subsection (4) (a) are satisfied; and
	(g)	any exemption conditions determined by the road transport authority under subsection (4) (b) are complied with.
	(4)	The road transport authority may determine—
	(a)	additional exemption criteria; and
	(b)	exemption conditions.
	(5)	A determination is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Division 3A.5.4	Bookable vehicle licensees
221Q	Meaning of bookable vehicle licensee—pt 3A.5
In this part:
bookable vehicle licensee means—
	(a)	a taxi licensee; or
	(b)	a rideshare vehicle licensee; or
	(c)	a hire car licensee.
Note 1	Taxi licence—see the Act, s 37.
Rideshare vehicle licence—see the Act, s 60J.
Hire car licence—see the Act, s 61.
Note 2	The taxi licensee is also the taxi service operator for the taxi. The hire car licensee is also the hire car service operator for the hire car. However, a rideshare vehicle licensee is not the rideshare service operator—the rideshare driver is the rideshare service operator.
221R	Bookable vehicle licensee—offensive material in vehicle
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a bookable vehicle licensee; and
	(b)	an advertisement, or other document, that a reasonable adult would consider indecent, insulting or offensive is displayed in the bookable vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
	(2)	The road transport authority, a police officer or an authorised person may direct a bookable vehicle licensee to remove an advertisement or other document that the authority, officer or person believes on reasonable grounds contravenes subsection (1).
	(3)	The bookable vehicle licensee must comply with a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
221S	Bookable vehicle licensee—noncompliance notices
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle licensee; and
	(b)	a noncompliance notice is in force for a bookable vehicle operated by the service; and
	(c)	the bookable vehicle is used for a hiring.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 	Noncompliance notice—see the Act, s 120 (1).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 3A.5.5	Bookable vehicle drivers
221T	Bookable vehicle driver—must have knowledge and skills
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U; and
	(c)	the person does not have the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a bookable vehicle driver.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver); and
	(c)	the person does not—
	(i)	keep a record of evidence that the person has the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(ii)	provide the record, on request, to the road transport authority.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
221U	Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver
	(1)	The road transport authority may determine the knowledge and skills required to be a bookable vehicle driver.
Note	Power to make a statutory instrument includes power to make different provision in relation to different matters or different classes of matters (see Legislation Act, s 48).
	(2)	A determination is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
221V	Bookable vehicle driver—carrying goods in vehicle
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	the person allows a passenger to place or carry a thing in the bookable vehicle; and
	(c)	the thing cannot be carried in the bookable vehicle without danger to someone.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	This section does not apply if the passenger has a disability and the thing is used by the passenger to alleviate the effect of the disability.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
221W	Bookable vehicle driver—carrying animals in vehicle
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	the person allows a passenger to place or carry an animal in the bookable vehicle; and
	(c)	the animal is not confined in a box, basket or other container.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	This section does not apply if the animal is a guide-dog or other animal assisting a person with disability.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
221X	Bookable vehicle driver—offensive material in vehicle
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	an advertisement or other document that a reasonable adult would consider indecent, insulting or offensive is displayed in the bookable vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
	(2)	The road transport authority, a police officer or an authorised person may direct a bookable vehicle driver to remove an advertisement or other document that the authority, officer or person believes on reasonable grounds contravenes subsection (1).
	(3)	The bookable vehicle driver must comply with a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
221Y	Bookable vehicle driver—dropping off and picking up passengers
	(1)	A bookable vehicle driver—
	(a)	must refuse to stop the bookable vehicle at any place where stopping the vehicle would be unlawful; and
	(b)	may refuse to stop the bookable vehicle at any place where stopping the vehicle would be, in the driver’s opinion, unsafe.
	(2)	However, the bookable vehicle driver may stop the bookable vehicle at a place (the preferred place) where stopping the vehicle would otherwise be unlawful if—
	(a)	the driver is dropping off or picking up a person with a significant disability that affects the person’s mobility; and
	(b)	there is no other place near the preferred place where the driver can lawfully and safely drop off or pick up the person; and
	(c)	stopping the vehicle in the preferred place is, in the driver’s opinion, safe.
Examples—people with significant disabilities affecting mobility
1	a wheelchair‑dependent person
2	a person who ordinarily uses a walking stick, crutches or a walking frame to move around outdoors
3	a person who is blind
Note	An example is part of this regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
222	Bookable vehicle driver—must not tout for passengers
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	touts for—
	(i)	passengers for the bookable vehicle; or
	(ii)	a hiring of the bookable vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
223	Bookable vehicle driver—notifiable accidents
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	the bookable vehicle is involved in a notifiable accident; and
	(c)	the person fails to give, as soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) after the notifiable accident, written notice to the road transport authority of the following:
	(i)	the date and time when the accident happened;
	(ii)	the place where the accident happened.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	the bookable vehicle is involved in a notifiable accident; and
	(c)	the person fails to give, as soon as practicable (but within 5 days) after the day of a notifiable accident, written notice to the road transport authority of the following:
	(i)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(ii)	the make, model and registration number of the bookable vehicle involved in the accident;
	(iii)	the circumstances of the accident;
	(iv)	the name and address of anyone killed or injured in the accident;
	(v)	if a person is injured—the kind of injuries sustained.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	In this section:
notifiable accident, for a bookable vehicle, means an accident or other incident in which the death of, or bodily injury to, a person is caused by, or arises out of the use of, the bookable vehicle.
224	Bookable vehicle driver—noncompliance notices
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	a noncompliance notice is in force for the bookable vehicle; and
	(c)	the person uses the bookable vehicle for a hiring.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 	Noncompliance notice—see the Act, s 120 (1).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	This section does not apply if a police officer or authorised person has, under the Act, section 120 (Attachment and removal of noncompliance notices), directed that the notice be taken to have been removed.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
225	Bookable vehicle driver—directions by police officers or authorised people
	(1)	A police officer or authorised person may give a bookable vehicle driver a direction—
	(a)	to accept a particular hiring even though the driver could refuse to accept the hiring under section 129 (3) (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—must preferentially accept hirings for wheelchair‑dependent people); or
	(b)	about how a particular hiring is to be carried out.
	(2)	However, the police officer or authorised person may not give a direction that would involve the driver committing an offence (other than an offence against this regulation).
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a bookable vehicle driver; and
	(b)	is given a direction under subsection (1); and
	(c)	fails to comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	Subsection (3) does not apply if the driver has a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with the direction.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
	(5)	If a bookable vehicle driver carries out a hiring in accordance with a direction under subsection (1)—
	(a)	the driver is exempt from any provision of this regulation that would otherwise prohibit the driver from carrying out the hiring in accordance with the direction; and
	(b)	the Territory must pay the driver, in addition to the fare, reasonable compensation for any damage, injury, loss of time or other harm incurred by the driver because of the driver’s compliance with the direction.
Division 3A.5.6	Bookable vehicle passengers
226	Bookable vehicle passenger—offensive behaviour or language
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a bookable vehicle passenger; and
	(b)	does any of the following in a bookable vehicle:
	(i)	uses offensive language;
	(ii)	behaves in an offensive way;
	(iii)	behaves in an aggressive or menacing way.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
227	Bookable vehicle passenger—carrying animals in vehicle
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is a bookable vehicle passenger; and
	(b)	the person places or carries an animal in the bookable vehicle; and
	(c)	the animal is not confined in a box, basket or other container.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	This section does not apply if the animal is a guide-dog or other animal assisting a person with disability.
Note	The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
228	Bookable vehicle passenger—lost property
	(1)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is a bookable vehicle passenger; and
	(b)	finds something in the bookable vehicle; and
	(c)	fails to give the thing to—
	(i)	its owner; or
	(ii)	the bookable vehicle driver; or
	(iii)	the transport booking service through which the person booked the bookable vehicle; or
	(iv)	a police officer; or
	(v)	an authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
229	Bookable vehicle passenger—direction to get out of vehicle
	(1)	A bookable vehicle driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person not to get into, or to get out of, a bookable vehicle if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that—
	(a)	the person, the person’s clothing or goods (or anything else on or carried by the person) may soil or damage the bookable vehicle or the clothing or goods of someone else; or
	(b)	any of the person’s goods cannot, because of their size or dimensions, be carried in the bookable vehicle without inconvenience or danger to someone else; or
	(c)	the person is—
	(i)	under the influence of alcohol or a drug; and
	(ii)	causing, or likely to cause, a nuisance or annoyance to someone else; or
	(d)	committing an offence under this division.
	(2)	Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the person has a disability and the thing is used by the person to alleviate the effect of the disability.
	(3)	A person commits an offence if the person—
	(a)	is given a direction under subsection (1); and
	(b)	does not comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(5)	A police officer may remove a person from a bookable vehicle if the person is given a direction under subsection (1) and the person does not comply with the direction.

Chapter 6	Demand responsive services
Part 6.1	Demand responsive service authorisations
    
230	Application procedure for issue of authorisations
	(1)	A person (the applicant) may apply to the road transport authority for the issue (including renewal) of an authorisation to operate a DRS.
Note	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
	(2)	The applicant must give the road transport authority a completed application form for the authorisation.
	(3)	The road transport authority may require the applicant to give the authority further stated information or a stated document that the authority reasonably needs to decide the application.
	(4)	The road transport authority may refuse to consider the application further if the requirement is made in writing and the applicant does not comply with the requirement.
231	Issue of authorisations
	(1)	The road transport authority may refuse to issue (including renew) a DRS authorisation to an applicant if the authority believes on reasonable grounds that the applicant—
	(a)	has contravened a condition of another DRS authorisation held (or previously held) by the person or, for a DRS authorisation renewal, a condition of the authorisation being renewed; or
	(b)	has not complied with a requirement of the Act relating to the application.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(2)	The road transport authority must refuse to issue a DRS authorisation if—
	(a)	the applicant is not accredited to operate a DRS; or
	(b)	the applicant is disqualified under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action) from holding or applying for a DRS authorisation; or
	(c)	by issuing the authorisation, the proposed DRS would contravene the approved guidelines under the Act, section 83 (Demand responsive services—guidelines for giving authorisations); or
Note	Contravene includes fail to comply with (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
	(d)	a double-decker bus or a motorbike is to be used to operate the proposed DRS.
	(3)	The road transport authority must issue a DRS authorisation to the applicant if the authority does not refuse the application.
	(4)	A DRS authorisation must be issued for a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum period of 6 years.
232	Issue or amendment of authorisations subject to conditions
	(1)	A DRS authorisation may be issued (including renewed) subject to a condition imposed by the road transport authority.
	(2)	A DRS authorisation may be amended by the road transport authority to impose a condition to which the authorisation is to be subject or to amend or revoke a condition to which the authorisation is already subject.
	(3)	A condition mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) may be imposed, amended or revoked by the road transport authority—
	(a)	on the authority’s own initiative or on the application of the applicant for a DRS authorisation or the holder of a DRS authorisation; and
	(b)	for a stated period or indefinitely.
233	Demand responsive service authorisations—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative
	(1)	This section applies to the holder of a DRS authorisation if the road transport authority proposes, on the authority’s own initiative, to take action under section 232 (2) to amend the authorisation to impose, amend or revoke a condition (the proposed action).
	(2)	The road transport authority must give the authorisation-holder a written notice stating—
	(a)	the proposed action; and
	(b)	if the proposed action is to impose a condition—the proposed condition; and
	(c)	if the proposed action is to amend a condition—the condition as proposed to be amended; and
	(d)	an explanation for the proposed action; and
	(e)	if appropriate, any action that must be taken by the authorisation-holder to avoid or reverse the proposed action; and
	(f)	the date when the proposed imposition, amendment or revocation of the condition takes effect (the date of effect); and
	(g)	that the proposed action takes effect on the date of effect unless the notice is revoked by the authority before that date.
	(3)	The notice may, but need not, provide an opportunity for the authorisation-holder to make representations about why the proposed action should not be taken.
	(4)	The date of effect must not be earlier than 14 days after the notice is given to the authorisation-holder.
	(5)	This section does not affect the taking of action under chapter 8 (Disciplinary action).
234	Conditions of authorisations
A DRS authorisation is subject to the conditions (if any) stated in the authorisation or in a document stated by the authorisation to form part of the authorisation.
235	Form of authorisations
	(1)	A DRS authorisation issued to a person must—
	(a)	state the authorisation number allocated to the person; and
	(b)	state the person’s full name and address; and
	(c)	describe the kind of public passenger service that may be operated under the authorisation (including, for example, the matters mentioned in the Act, section 83 (2) (a)); and
	(d)	state the kinds of vehicles that may be used to operate the DRS under the authorisation; and
	(e)	state the expiry date of the authorisation.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(2)	An authorisation may also include any additional information that the road transport authority considers appropriate.
236	Authorisation labels—issue and display
	(1)	If the road transport authority issues a DRS authorisation to a person, the authority may also issue to the authorisation-holder a label (a DRS authorisation label) for a DRS vehicle for which the authorisation relates.
	(2)	A DRS authorisation label issued to the authorisation-holder must show—
	(a)	the authorisation number allocated to the authorisation-holder; and 
	(b)	the registration number of the vehicle to be used to operate the DRS; and
	(c)	the hours of operation of the DRS; and
	(d)	the expiry date of the authorisation.
	(3)	The authorised-holder must ensure that the DRS authorisation label is displayed—
	(a)	on the lower left side (or nearside) of the windscreen of the DRS vehicle; and
	(b)	so the information on the label is readable from the outside of the vehicle.
	(4)	A person must not operate a DRS vehicle on a road or road related area if—
	(a)	the vehicle does not have the DRS authorisation label issued for it attached to the vehicle; or
	(b)	the label is not attached in accordance with subsection (3); or
	(c)	any information on the label cannot, for any reason, be readily read.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(5)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle operated by someone else in contravention of subsection (4) also commits an offence if the authorised operator failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent the contravention.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(6)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
237	Authorisation labels—replacement
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement DRS authorisation label to a DRS authorisation-holder if satisfied that the authorisation label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the authorisation-holder to give the authority a statement verifying that the authorisation label has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
238	Authorisation-holders to notify change of name or address
	(1)	If the name or home address of a DRS authorisation-holder changes, the authorisation-holder must, as soon as practicable but no later than 14 days after the day the change happens, give the road transport authority—
	(a)	written notice of the change; and
	(b)	the authorisation issued to the authorisation-holder.
Maximum penalty:  1 penalty unit.
	(2)	If a DRS authorisation is returned to the road transport authority, the authority must amend the authorisation or issue another authorisation for the remainder of the period of the authorisation that it replaces.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
239	Authorisation-holder to comply with conditions
	(1)	A DRS authorisation-holder must not contravene a condition to which the authorisation is subject.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
240	Replacement of authorisation
	(1)	The road transport authority may issue a replacement DRS authorisation to a DRS authorisation-holder if satisfied that the authorisation has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
	(2)	For subsection (1), the road transport authority may require the authorisation-holder to give the authority a statement verifying that the authorisation has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note 1	A fee for the application may be determined under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 96.
Note 2	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
241	Production of authorisation
	(1)	A DRS authorisation-holder must not fail to produce the person’s authorisation for inspection when required to do so by the road transport authority, a police officer or an authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the authorisation-holder has a reasonable excuse for failing to produce the authorisation when required to do so; and
	(b)	as soon as practicable, but no later than 3 days after the day of being required to produce the authorisation, the authorisation‑holder produces the authorisation at the place directed by the road transport authority, police officer or authorised person.
242	Surrender of authorisation
	(1)	A DRS authorisation-holder may apply to the road transport authority to surrender the authorisation.
	(2)	The application may be made personally by the authorisation-holder or by an agent who produces written evidence of his or her appointment as agent.
	(3)	The person must, with the application—
	(a)	return the authorisation to the road transport authority; or
	(b)	if the authorisation has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the authority a statement verifying that the authorisation has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Note	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
	(4)	If the person complies with this section, the road transport authority must approve the application unless the authority is taking action to suspend or cancel the authorisation.
243	Demand responsive service authorisations not transferable
A DRS authorisation is not transferable.

Part 6.2	Demand responsive services
Division 6.2.1	Preliminary
244	Meaning of authorised operator and DRS vehicle driver—pt 6.2
In this part:
authorised operator means an authorised DRS operator.
DRS vehicle driver means a person who is driving a DRS vehicle while it is operating as a DRS vehicle.
Division 6.2.2	Demand responsive service vehicle operators
245	Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must not use the vehicle, or allow someone else to use the vehicle, to operate a DRS if the vehicle has not been serviced and maintained in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s maintenance standards (however described) relating to the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must not use the vehicle, or allow someone else to use the vehicle, to operate a DRS if—
	(a)	the vehicle does not comply with the applicable vehicle standards for the vehicle; or
	(b)	the use of the vehicle by the authorised operator or other person would contravene the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Example for par (b)
The vehicle must be maintained in a condition that enables it to be driven safely (see Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, s 107 (2)).
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
246	Fleet and maintenance records for demand responsive service vehicles to be made
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS must make a written record of the following particulars for each DRS vehicle used to operate the service:
	(a)	the make, model and year of manufacture of the vehicle;
	(b)	the registration number of the vehicle;
	(c)	the insurance policies, and the expiry date of the policies, that apply in relation to the operation of the vehicle;
	(d)	if the vehicle is a bus—the maximum number of seated and standing passengers that may be carried on the bus in accordance with section 269 (Maximum number of passengers in demand responsive service vehicles);
	(e)	the date the vehicle was first used by the operator to operate the DRS and (if applicable) the date the vehicle ceased to be used by the operator to operate the DRS;
	(f)	the inspections of the vehicle for compliance with section 245 (Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles); 
	(g)	any defects that affect the roadworthiness or safe operation of the vehicle;
	(h)	the cleaning, servicing, maintenance and repair of the vehicle and any other work done to the vehicle;
	(i)	accidents or other incidents in which—
	(i)	the death of, or bodily injury to, a person is caused by, or arises out of the use of, the vehicle; or
	(ii)	damage to property is caused by, or arises out of the use of, the vehicle.
	(2)	The authorised operator of a DRS must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
247	Notification of changes to demand responsive service vehicle fleet
	(1)	This section applies to an authorised operator of a DRS who acquires (including under a lease) a vehicle to operate the DRS.
	(2)	The authorised operator must, as soon as practicable (but no later than 7 days after the day the vehicle is acquired), give the road transport authority written notice of the matters mentioned in section 246 (1) (a) to (d).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
248	Notifiable incidents involving demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS must, as soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) after a notifiable accident, give the road transport authority written notice of the time and date when, and the place where, the accident happened.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	The authorised operator of a DRS must, as soon as practicable (but no later than 5 days after the day of a notifiable accident), give the road transport authority written notice of the following information:
	(a)	the make, model and registration number of the DRS vehicle involved in the accident;
	(b)	the full name and home address of the driver of the DRS vehicle involved in the accident;
	(c)	the circumstances of the accident;
	(d)	the name and address of anyone killed or injured in the accident;
	(e)	for an injured person—the kind of injuries received by the person.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (1) or (2) is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	The authorised operator of a DRS must give the road transport authority written notice of any incident (other than a notifiable accident) that—
	(a)	relates to a DRS vehicle; and 
	(b)	significantly affects the operation of the DRS.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(5)	In this section:
notifiable accident means an accident or other incident in which the death of, or bodily injury to, a person is caused by, or arises out of the use of, a DRS vehicle.
249	Condition of demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must not operate, or allow someone else to operate, the vehicle as a DRS vehicle if—
	(a)	the vehicle’s exterior and interior are not clean and undamaged; and
	(b)	the vehicle’s fittings are not clean and undamaged, properly fitted and securely in place and, if appropriate, fully operational.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Examples for par (b) of fittings to be fully operational
1	interior lights and window-winding mechanisms
2	fire-extinguisher
3	if the DRS vehicle is fitted with a security camera, the security camera
Note 1	The authorised operator must also comply with any standards about security cameras in DRS vehicles, see s 303 (5).
Note 2	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	In this section:
exterior, of a DRS vehicle, includes the body, door panels, bumper bars, trim and wheels of the vehicle.
interior, of a DRS vehicle, includes the interior of the boot (if any) of the vehicle.
250	Demand responsive service vehicle drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS must ensure that a person who drives a DRS vehicle to operate the service is—
	(a)	the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the person to drive the vehicle for hire or reward; or
	(b)	exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (Exemption of drivers of public vehicles driven for hire or reward—Act, s 31 (1) (b)).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 1	A person does not hold a public vehicle licence if the public vehicle licence is suspended or has been cancelled under the road transport legislation or any other territory law.
Note 2	The Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, s 94A (4) provides that a person ceases to be exempt from holding a public vehicle licence if—
	(a)	an automatic disqualifying circumstance applies to the person (see Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, s 91); or
	(b)	the person is disqualified by the road transport authority from driving a vehicle on a road or road related area (in the ACT) under that regulation, s 103.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
251	Records of demand responsive service vehicle drivers etc to be maintained by authorised operator
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS must make a written record of the following particulars for each person who drives a DRS vehicle to operate the service:
	(a)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the person, including any change to the information notified to the authorised operator by the road transport authority;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	the dates and times when the DRS vehicle was driven by the person.
	(2)	The authorised operator of a DRS must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an authorised operator of a DRS; and
	(b)	the person has a written record under subsection (1) of a person (the driver) who drives a DRS vehicle to operate the service; and
	(c)	the driver was the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the driver to drive a DRS vehicle for hire or reward; and
	(d)	the driver’s public vehicle licence is suspended or cancelled; and
	(e)	the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the driver’s public vehicle licence is suspended or cancelled; and
	(f)	the person fails to make a written record of the following for the driver—
	(i)	the suspension or cancellation of the driver’s licence; and
	(ii)	when the licence was suspended or cancelled; and
	(iii)	if the licence was suspended—when the suspension ends.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(5)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the person is an authorised operator of a DRS; and
	(b)	the person has a written record under subsection (1) of a person (the driver) who drives a DRS vehicle to operate the service; and
	(c)	the driver was exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A; and
	(d)	the driver is no longer exempt from holding a public vehicle licence; and
	(e)	the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the driver is no longer exempt under section 94A; and
	(f)	the person fails to record for the driver that the driver is no longer exempt under section 94A.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
252	Authorised operator to tell road transport authority about records of demand responsive service vehicle drivers etc
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS must, for each person for whom the authorised operator has a record under section 251 (1), tell the road transport authority about the following:
	(a)	the person’s full name and home address;
	(b)	the prescribed driver authority information for the person, including any change to the information notified to the authorised operator by the road transport authority;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(c)	any change to the person’s name, home address or prescribed driver authority information since the authorised operator last told the road transport authority about the information relating to the person; 
	(d)	if the person no longer drives a DRS vehicle for the authorised operator—that the person no longer drives a DRS vehicle for the authorised operator.
	(2)	The authorised operator of a DRS must not fail to comply with subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.
253	Road transport authority may tell authorised operator about demand responsive service drivers
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	the authorised operator of a DRS has a record for a person under section 251 (1); and
	(b)	the authorised operator has told the road transport authority about the person under section 252 (1).
	(2)	The road transport authority may tell the authorised operator about the following for the person:
	(a)	any change in the prescribed driver authority information for the person;
Note	Prescribed driver authority information—see the dictionary.
	(b)	if the person was the holder of a public vehicle licence authorising the person to drive a DRS vehicle for hire or reward but the person’s licence has been suspended or cancelled—
	(i)	the suspension or cancellation of the driver’s licence; and
	(ii)	when the licence was suspended or cancelled;
	(c)	if the person was exempt from holding a public vehicle licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A but is no longer exempt and the road transport authority knows the person is no longer exempt—that the person has ceased to be exempt under section 94A.
254	Keeping and inspection etc of records about demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	This section applies to a person who is or has been the authorised operator of a DRS vehicle.
	(2)	The person must—
	(a)	keep every record required to be made by the person under the Act for at least 2 years after the day the last entry was made in it; and
	(b)	produce the record for inspection when required by a police officer or authorised person; and
	(c)	provide the record, or a copy of the record, to the road transport authority for inspection within a stated reasonable time when required to do so, in writing, by the authority.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	The road transport authority, police officer or authorised person may take copies of any record produced or provided under subsection (2) (b) or (c).
	(5)	This section does not apply to a recording made by a security camera in a DRS vehicle.
Note	For the keeping and destruction of security camera recordings, see s 264 (2).
255	Display of notice about maximum number of passengers
	(1)	This section applies if a DRS vehicle is a bus.
	(2)	The authorised operator of the DRS must display in a conspicuous position at the rear of the bus a statement, in legible text at least 25mm high, of the maximum number of seated, and the maximum number of standing, passengers the bus is permitted to carry under section 269 (5) (Maximum number of passengers in demand responsive service vehicles).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
256	Accreditation details to be displayed on demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must display on the vehicle in a position approved by the road transport authority a statement, in legible text at least 50mm high, of the name in which the operator’s accreditation to operate a DRS is held and the accreditation number allocated to the operator by the authority.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An approval under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
257	Advertisements for demand responsive services to display accreditation number
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS must ensure that an advertisement for the service identifies the service by the accreditation number allocated to the operator for the DRS by the road transport authority.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note 1	A person who falsely represents that the person is entitled to operate a DRS, commits an offence against the Act, s 92.
Note 2	For the entitlement of a person to operate a DRS, see the Act, s 90.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply to an advertisement appearing in a DRS vehicle.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
258	Information about fares to be displayed in demand responsive service vehicle
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must ensure that information about fares is displayed in accordance with subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	The information must be displayed inside the vehicle in a form approved by the road transport authority in a position where it can readily be read by a passenger.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	An approval under subsection (2) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
259	Presence of security camera in demand responsive service vehicle to be indicated
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle fitted with a security camera must ensure that signs telling people that they may be under video surveillance while in or near the vehicle are conspicuously placed inside and outside the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note 1	The authorised operator must also comply with any standards about security cameras in DRS vehicles, see s 303 (5).
Note 2	In collecting personal information, the authorised operator may also have to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
260	Airconditioning of demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	This section applies if a DRS vehicle is fitted with airconditioning. 
	(2)	The authorised operator of the vehicle must ensure that the airconditioning is in good condition and fully operational.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
261	Demand responsive service vehicle livery
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is fitted with signs and livery (including colours) that comply with the requirements and design approved by the road transport authority for the DRS.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	An approval under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
262	Offensive material etc in or on demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must ensure that an advertisement or other document that a reasonable adult would consider indecent, insulting or offensive is not displayed in the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
	(2)	The road transport authority, a police officer or an authorised person may direct the authorised operator of a DRS vehicle to remove an advertisement or other document that the authority, officer or person believes on reasonable grounds contravenes subsection (1).
	(3)	The authorised operator must comply with a direction under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
263	Compliance with dress code of practice
	(1)	The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle commits an offence if—
	(a)	a code of practice approved under section 302 (Code of practice—dress of demand responsive service vehicle drivers) is in force; and
	(b)	the authorised operator allows a DRS vehicle driver to drive the vehicle; and
	(c)	the driver does not comply with the code of practice.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
264	Authorised operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings
	(1)	This section applies to the authorised operator of a DRS vehicle if the vehicle is fitted with a security camera.
	(2)	If a recording made by the security camera has not been given to a police officer or the road transport authority under subsection (4), the authorised operator must ensure that the recording is—
	(a)	kept by the authorised operator for 30 days after the day it is made; and
	(b)	destroyed as soon as practicable after the end of the 30-day period.
	(3)	An authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must comply with subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The authorised operator must also comply with any standards about security cameras in DRS vehicles, see s 303 (5).
	(4)	If a police officer or the road transport authority asks an authorised operator to give the police officer or authority a recording made by the security camera, the operator must comply with the request.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(5)	An authorised operator must maintain, in good condition and fully operational, equipment that can display a recording made by the security camera.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	The authorised operator may also have to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) about the collection, storage, use and disclosure of the recordings.
	(6)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
265	Authorised operators to comply with service standard for lost property 
	(1)	This section applies to the authorised operator of a DRS vehicle who is given lost property found in or near a DRS vehicle.
	(2)	The authorised operator must deal with the property in accordance with the operator’s accepted service standard for the handling and disposal of lost property.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
266	Effect of noncompliance notices—authorised operators
	(1)	This section applies to the authorised operator of a DRS vehicle if a noncompliance notice under the Act, section 120 (Attachment and removal of noncompliance notices) has been attached to the vehicle.
	(2)	The authorised operator commits an offence if the notice is attached to the vehicle and the authorised operator uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a DRS after the time of effect of the notice.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 1	For the time of effect, see the Act, s 120 (2) (b).
Note 2	Unauthorised removal of a noncompliance notice is an offence (see the Act, s 120 (4)).
	(3)	The authorised operator commits an offence if—
	(a)	the authorised operator uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a DRS after the time of effect of the notice; and
	(b)	the authorised operator knows the notice has been removed otherwise than in accordance with the Act, section 120.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	Strict liability applies to subsections (2) and (3) (a).
	(5)	This section does not apply to the authorised operator if a police officer or authorised person has directed under the Act, section 120 that the notice be taken to have been removed.
Division 6.2.3	Demand responsive service vehicle drivers
Note	For the licensing of DRS vehicle drivers, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000.
267	Requirements about demand responsive service vehicle drivers stopping for passengers
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver must stop the vehicle and drop off a passenger at a place if the passenger indicates to the driver that the passenger wishes to get off the vehicle at the place.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A DRS vehicle driver must stop the vehicle and pick up a person at a place if the person indicates to the driver that the person wishes to get on the vehicle at the place.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply if stopping the vehicle to drop off or pick up a passenger would—
	(a)	be at a bus stop where the vehicle is not authorised to stop; or 
	(b)	be unlawful; or
	(c)	be, in the driver’s opinion, unsafe; or
	(d)	be in a place that is not within the scope of the operation of the DRS; or
	(e)	contravene any of the following provisions:
·	section 269 (Maximum number of passengers in demand responsive service vehicles)
·	section 272 (Restrictions on carriage of goods in demand responsive service vehicles) if the driver picked up the person
·	section 297 (Demand responsive service vehicle passengers—soiled clothing etc)
·	section 298 (Intoxicated demand responsive service vehicle passengers).
	(5)	However, subsection (4) (b) does not apply if the DRS vehicle driver stops the vehicle at a place (the preferred place) where stopping the vehicle would otherwise be unlawful if—
	(a)	the driver is dropping off or picking up a person with a significant disability that affects the person’s mobility; and
	(b)	there is no other place near the preferred place where the driver can lawfully and safely drop off or pick up the person; and
	(c)	stopping the vehicle in the preferred place is, in the driver’s opinion, safe.
Examples of people with significant disabilities affecting mobility
1	a wheelchair-dependent person
2	a person who ordinarily uses a walking stick, crutches or a walking frame to move around outdoors
3	a person who is blind
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(6)	In this section:
authorised to stop, at a bus stop, for a DRS vehicle, means a bus stop that the DRS vehicle is authorised to stop at under an authority under section 305 (1) (DRS vehicles—bus stop and bus zone authorities).
268	Where demand responsive service vehicle drivers must stop on a road
	(1)	If a DRS vehicle driver stops on a road or road related area to drop off or pick up a passenger, the driver must stop parallel to, and as close as practicable to, the side of the road or area.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
269	Maximum number of passengers in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	This section applies if a DRS vehicle is a bus.
	(2)	A DRS vehicle driver must not, at any time—
	(a)	carry in the bus more passengers, whether seated or standing, that the total number of passengers permitted to be carried in the bus; or
	(b)	carry in the bus more passengers seated than the number of passengers permitted to be carried seated in the bus; or
	(c)	carry in the bus more passengers standing than the number of passengers permitted to be carried standing in the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	For subsection (2), in working out the number of passengers being carried, the following people are not to be taken into account:
	(a)	any child apparently under 5 years old who is being carried on the lap of a seated passenger;
	(b)	every 3rd child, whether seated or standing, who is apparently under 12 years old unless the child is seated on a seat designed (either by way of fixed armrests or seating contours for individual passengers) so that it is impracticable for the seat to be used by more than the number of passengers for which it is designed.
	(5)	The number of passengers who are permitted to be carried seated, or are permitted to be carried standing, in the bus is—
	(a)	if the bus is registered under the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999—the number notified (or last notified) to the authorised operator by the road transport authority; or
	(b)	if the bus is registered under the law of another jurisdiction that corresponds to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Act 1999—the number permitted to be carried by the bus under that law.
270	Wheelchair passengers in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	This section applies in relation to a DRS vehicle if the vehicle has wheelchair access and has passenger seating positions fitted with seatbelts.
	(2)	The DRS vehicle driver must not carry a wheelchair in the vehicle if the wheelchair is not safely and securely attached to the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note	The dictionary definition of in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
	(3)	The DRS vehicle driver must not carry a person in the vehicle while the person is seated in a wheelchair.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(4)	Subsection (3) does not apply if—
	(a)	the wheelchair cannot travel faster than 10km/h on level ground; and
	(b)	the wheelchair is not in another vehicle (for example, a motorised tricycle) while the wheelchair is in the DRS vehicle; and
	(c)	if a seatbelt is provided for the position where the wheelchair is attached—the person is wearing the seatbelt.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(5)	However, subsection (4) (c) does not apply if the person is exempt under a territory law from wearing a seatbelt.
Note 1	A passenger in a taxi, including a person in a wheelchair, must wear a suitable child restraint (if one is available) or a seatbelt, unless the person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt (see Australian Road Rules, r 265 and r 266).
Note 2	For exemptions from wearing a seatbelt, including for medical reasons, see the Australian Road Rules, r 267.
Note 3	A person who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt and who is a passenger in a motor vehicle with 2 or more rows of seats must not sit in the front row of seats (see Australian Road Rules, r 267 (1)).
	(6)	Despite subsection (4) (a), the DRS vehicle driver must not carry a person in the vehicle while the person is seated in a motorised wheelchair of a kind known as, or that is similar to, a scooter or tricycle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(7)	The DRS vehicle driver must provide reasonable assistance in loading and unloading a wheelchair, or a person in a wheelchair, into or from the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
	(8)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
271	Responsibilities of demand responsive service vehicle drivers for security cameras
	(1)	This section applies to a DRS vehicle driver if the vehicle is fitted with a security camera.
	(2)	The driver must—
	(a)	at the beginning of each shift of the driver, check whether the security camera is operating; and
	(b)	if the camera is not operating—tell the authorised operator of the DRS vehicle that the camera is not operating.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	The DRS vehicle driver must also comply with any standards about security cameras in DRS vehicles, see s 303 (5).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
272	Restrictions on carriage of goods in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver must not allow anyone to place or carry a thing in the DRS vehicle if, because of its size or dimensions, the thing cannot be carried in the vehicle without inconvenience or danger to anyone.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a disability and the thing is used by the person to alleviate the effect of the disability.
273	Responsibility of demand responsive service vehicle drivers for lost property
	(1)	This section applies to a DRS vehicle driver if the driver finds lost property in the vehicle or is given lost property under section 301 (Lost property found by demand responsive service vehicle passengers).
	(2)	The driver must give the property to—
	(a)	its owner; or 
	(b)	if the owner cannot be identified—the authorised operator of the vehicle as soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) after finding or being given the property.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
274	Behaviour of demand responsive service vehicle drivers generally
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver must not—
	(a)	solicit for passengers; or
	(b)	move the vehicle while a door is open; or
	(c)	start or stop the vehicle in a way that subjects a passenger or anyone else to unnecessary risk of injury.
Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.
Note 1	A DRS vehicle driver may not smoke in the DRS vehicle (see Smoke‑Free Public Places Act 2003).
Note 2	A DRS vehicle driver must also comply with any standards about security cameras in DRS vehicles, see s 303 (5).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
275	Dress and conduct of demand responsive service vehicle drivers
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver must—
	(a)	be clean and tidy; and
	(b)	behave in an orderly way and with politeness and propriety towards every passenger, police officer and authorised person and other road users.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	If a code of practice approved under section 302 (Code of practice—dress of demand responsive service vehicle drivers) is in force, a DRS vehicle driver must comply with the code of practice.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
276	Responsibility of drivers for condition of demand responsive service vehicle
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver must ensure that the vehicle is clean and tidy.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
277	Drivers to remain in vehicle
	(1)	This section applies if a DRS vehicle is a bus.
	(2)	A DRS vehicle driver must not leave the driver’s seat of the bus during a journey of the bus.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	Subsection (2) does not apply if the driver has a reasonable excuse.
278	Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a demand responsive service vehicle
	(1)	This section applies if a DRS vehicle is a bus.
	(2)	A DRS vehicle driver must not allow a passenger—
	(a)	to enter the driver’s compartment (if any) of the bus; or
	(b)	to occupy the driver’s seat or a part of the driver’s seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	A DRS vehicle driver must not, while the bus is moving, allow a passenger—
	(a)	on a part of the bus not designed to carry passengers; or
	(b)	on a part of the bus beside or in front of the driver’s seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(5)	Subsection (3) (b) does not apply in relation to a passenger occupying a seat beside the driver that is designed for a passenger.
	(6)	Without limiting subsection (2), the parts of a bus not designed to carry passengers include the roof, steps and footboard.
279	Effect of noncompliance notices—demand responsive service vehicle drivers
	(1)	This section applies to the driver of a DRS vehicle if a noncompliance notice under the Act, section 120 (Attachment and removal of noncompliance notices) has been attached to the vehicle.
	(2)	The driver commits an offence if the notice is attached to the vehicle and the driver uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a DRS after the time of effect of the notice.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note 1	For the time of effect, see the Act, s 120 (2) (b).
Note 2	Unauthorised removal of a noncompliance notice is an offence (see the Act, s 120 (4)).
	(3)	The driver commits an offence if—
	(a)	the driver uses, or allows someone else to use, the vehicle to operate a DRS after the time of effect of the notice; and
	(b)	the driver knows the notice has been removed otherwise than in accordance with the Act, section 120.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(4)	Strict liability applies to subsections (2) and (3) (a).
	(5)	This section does not apply to the driver if a police officer or authorised person has directed under the Act, section 120 that the notice be taken to have been removed.
Division 6.2.4	Demand responsive service tickets
279A	Meaning of DRS ticket—div 6.2.4
In this division:
DRS ticket, for a DRS vehicle, means anything issued by or on behalf of the authorised operator of a DRS for the purpose of authorising a person to travel in a DRS vehicle.
280	Validity of demand responsive service tickets
	(1)	A DRS ticket is valid for travel only for the journey or journeys for which it is issued.
	(2)	A DRS ticket transferred in contravention of section 282 (Demand responsive service tickets not transferable) is not a valid ticket.
281	Valid demand responsive service ticket required for travel
	(1)	A person must not travel in a DRS vehicle if the person does not hold a valid DRS ticket for the travel.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
	(4)	For subsection (1), if a DRS vehicle uses automatic equipment to read or record any details in a DRS ticket, a ticket may be validated—
	(a)	for equipment that is operated by inserting a ticket into the equipment—by putting the ticket into the automatic equipment in accordance with any instructions provided by the authorised operator; or
	(b)	for equipment operated by passing a ticket near the equipment—by passing the ticket near the equipment in accordance with any instructions provided by the authorised operator.
Example of ticket inserted into automatic equipment
a DRS ticket with a magnetic strip
Example of ticket passed near automatic equipment
a DRS ticket with a microchip
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
282	Demand responsive service tickets not transferable
	(1)	A person who is issued with a DRS ticket must not transfer (or offer to transfer) the ticket, or a part of the ticket, to someone else.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the ticket was bought for the other person; or
	(b)	the transfer is authorised by the authorised operator of the DRS.
283	Damaged or changed demand responsive service tickets not to be used
	(1)	A person must not travel in a DRS vehicle using a DRS ticket if the ticket has been—
	(a)	damaged or defaced in a material respect; or 
	(b)	changed in a material particular.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Examples of a DRS ticket damaged or defaced in a material respect—par (a)
1	If the ticket has a magnetic strip or microchip, the ticket cannot be read or recorded by the automatic equipment used by a DRS vehicle to read or record any details in the ticket.
2	The information shown on the ticket by, or with the authorisation of, the authorised operator of the DRS for which the ticket is issued is missing or cannot be readily read.
Examples of a DRS ticket changed in a material particular—par (b)
1	The information shown on the ticket by, or with the authorisation of, the authorised operator of the DRS for which the ticket is issued has been changed or deleted without the authorised operator’s authorisation.
2	If the ticket has a magnetic strip or microchip, the information recorded in the magnetic strip or microchip by, or with the authorisation of, the authorised operator of the DRS for which the ticket is issued, has been changed or deleted without the authorised operator’s authorisation.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
284	Concession tickets for demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not travel in a DRS vehicle using a concession ticket if the person is not entitled to use the concession ticket.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	A DRS vehicle driver, police officer or authorised person may require a person who uses (or attempts to use) a concession ticket to travel on a DRS vehicle to produce satisfactory evidence (for example, a student or pensioner concession card) that the person is entitled to use the ticket to travel on the vehicle.
Note	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	A person must not fail to comply with a requirement under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	Subsection (3) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
	(5)	A person may not be prosecuted for offences against both subsection (1) and subsection (3) in relation to the same journey.
	(6)	For this section, a person is entitled to use a concession ticket for travel on a DRS if the authorised operator of the service has authorised the person to use the concession ticket.
	(7)	A person must not provide a document containing information that is false, misleading or incomplete in a material particular—
	(a)	in relation to an application for a concession ticket; or
	(b)	in purported compliance with a requirement under subsection (2).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(8)	A person must not in or in relation to an application for a concession ticket or in purported compliance with a requirement under subsection (2)—
	(a)	state anything that is false or misleading in a material particular; or
	(b)	omit from a statement anything without which the statement is misleading in a material particular.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(9)	In this section:
concession ticket means a DRS ticket issued free or at a reduced fare.
	(10)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
285	Inspection and processing of demand responsive service tickets 
	(1)	A person who is in a DRS vehicle must make the person’s DRS ticket available for inspection or processing by an authorised person on the authorised person’s request.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 6.2.5	Conduct of demand responsive service vehicle passengers
286	Conduct of people in demand responsive service vehicles generally
	(1)	A person in a DRS vehicle must not unreasonably interfere with the comfort or safety of anyone else.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	Without limiting subsection (1), a person unreasonably interferes with the comfort or safety of someone else if the person—
	(a)	puts a foot on a seat; or
	(b)	spits; or
	(c)	uses offensive language; or
	(d)	behaves offensively; or
	(e)	uses a wheeled recreational device within the meaning of the Australian Road Rules, dictionary.
Note	A person is not allowed to smoke on a DRS vehicle (see Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003).
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
287	Demand responsive service vehicle seats for older people and people with disabilities
	(1)	A person commits an offence if—
	(a)	the authorised operator of a DRS has, by a notice in a DRS vehicle—
	(i)	set aside seats (a designated seat) for older people or people with a disability (a designated person); and
	(ii)	specified the people who may use the seats; and
	(b)	the person occupies or continues to occupy a designated seat if a designated person is standing or indicates that the person wishes to use the seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply to a designated person.
288	Drinking of liquor in demand responsive service vehicles generally prohibited
	(1)	A person must not drink, or be in possession of an open container of, liquor in a DRS vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the liquor is supplied in the vehicle by, or with the permission of, the authorised operator of the DRS.
289	Eating and drinking in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not eat or drink in a DRS vehicle (or part of a DRS vehicle) if eating and drinking in the vehicle (or part of the vehicle) is prohibited by a notice displayed in the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the person is eating or drinking—
	(a)	with the permission of the authorised operator of the DRS; or
	(b)	for medical reasons.
Note	A person is not allowed to smoke in a DRS vehicle (see Smoke-Free Public Places Act 2003).
290	Getting on and getting off demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not get on or off a DRS vehicle—
	(a)	while the vehicle is moving; or
	(b)	through a window of the vehicle (including a window used as an emergency exit) or a roof hatch (if any).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
291	No interference with demand responsive service vehicle equipment
	(1)	A person must not—
	(a)	interfere with equipment attached to or forming part of a DRS vehicle; or
	(b)	block a door in a DRS vehicle; or
	(c)	open a locked door in a DRS vehicle; or
	(d)	open an unlocked door in a DRS vehicle while the vehicle is moving; or
	(e)	interfere with an automatically operated door in a DRS vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if a person has a reasonable excuse.
292	Throwing objects in or from demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not throw anything in or from a DRS vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
293	Travel not allowed on certain parts of demand responsive service vehicle
	(1)	This section applies if a DRS vehicle is a bus.
	(2)	A passenger on the bus must not—
	(a)	enter the driver’s compartment (if any) of the bus; or
	(b)	occupy the driver’s seat or a part of the driver’s seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	A passenger must not, while the bus is moving—
	(a)	be on a part of the bus not designed to carry passengers; or
	(b)	be on a part of the bus beside or in front of the driver’s seat.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(4)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(5)	Subsection (3) (b) does not apply in relation to a passenger occupying a seat beside the driver that is designed for use by a passenger.
	(6)	Without limiting subsection (3), the parts of a bus not designed to carry passengers include the roof, steps and footboard.
294	Property not to be removed from demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not remove from a DRS vehicle property of the authorised operator of the vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply to the authorised operator of the vehicle, a police officer or an authorised person.
295	No littering in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not deposit, in a DRS vehicle, litter or anything that may endanger a person or property. 
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply to litter or a thing placed in a container provided in the vehicle for the collection of litter.
296	Carriage of animals in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	A person must not take an animal onto a DRS vehicle without the driver’s permission.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	Subsection (1) does not apply if—
	(a)	the person has a disability and is accompanied by an animal trained to help the person to alleviate the effect of the disability; or
	(b)	the person is training an animal to help to alleviate the effect of a disability.
Note	If a person is treated unfavourably because the person is accompanied by an animal trained to help the person alleviate the effect of a disability, the person is discriminated against (see Discrimination Act 1991, s 9).
297	Demand responsive service vehicle passengers—soiled clothing etc
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person not to get into, or to get out of, a DRS vehicle if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that—
	(a)	the person, the person’s clothing or goods (or anything else on or carried by the person) may soil or damage the vehicle or the clothing or goods of someone else; or
	(b)	any of the person’s goods cannot, because of their size or dimensions, be carried in the vehicle without inconvenience or danger to someone else.
	(2)	A person must comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	Subsection (1) (b) does not apply to anything used by a person with a disability to alleviate the effect of the disability.
298	Intoxicated demand responsive service vehicle passengers
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person not to get into, or to get out of, a DRS vehicle if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the person—
	(a)	is under the influence of liquor or a drug; and
	(b)	is causing, or is likely to cause, a nuisance or annoyance to someone else.
	(2)	A person must comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
299	Offender to get out of demand responsive service vehicle when directed
	(1)	A DRS vehicle driver, police officer or authorised person may direct a person to get out of a DRS vehicle if the driver, police officer or authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that the person is committing, or has just committed, an offence against this division or division 6.2.4 (Demand responsive service vehicle tickets).
	(2)	A person must comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
300	Removal of people from demand responsive service vehicles
A person who fails to comply with a direction under this division to get out of a DRS vehicle may be removed from the vehicle by a police officer.
301	Lost property found by demand responsive service vehicle passengers
	(1)	A person who finds something in a DRS vehicle must return it to its owner or give it to the DRS vehicle driver, the authorised operator of the vehicle, a police officer or an authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
Division 6.2.6	Other matters relating to demand responsive services
301A	Name Territory may operate demand responsive service under—Act, s 82A
The Territory may operate a demand responsive service under the name ACTION.
302	Code of practice—dress of demand responsive service vehicle drivers
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve a code of practice for the dress of DRS vehicle drivers.
	(2)	The approval of a code of practice under subsection (1) is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
303	Standards about security cameras in demand responsive service vehicles
	(1)	The road transport authority may approve standards in relation to security cameras in DRS vehicles.
	(2)	A standard may make provision in relation to security cameras in DRS vehicles, including, for example—
	(a)	when security cameras may be installed; and
	(b)	the kinds of security cameras that may be installed; and
	(c)	the position of security cameras; and
	(d)	the operation of security cameras; and
	(e)	requirements about notices to be included in a vehicle that has a security camera installed.
Note 1	The Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) imposes obligations on some private sector organisations in relation to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information collected about an individual.
Note 2	An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
	(3)	An approval under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument.
Note	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
	(4)	A standard may apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without change) an instrument as in force from time to time.
Note 1	The text of an applied, adopted or incorporated law or instrument, whether applied as in force from time to time or at a particular time, is taken to be a notifiable instrument if the operation of the Legislation Act, s 47 (5) or (6) is not disapplied (see s 47 (7)).
Note 2	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
Note 3	A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an instrument (see Legislation Act, s 14 (2)).
	(5)	A person must not contravene a standard approved under subsection (1).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(6)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
304	Interference with demand responsive service vehicle security cameras and recordings
	(1)	A person must not, without lawful authority or excuse, interfere with a security camera in a DRS vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	A person must not change or otherwise interfere with a recording made by a security camera in a DRS vehicle.
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
Note	For the destruction of recordings, see s 264.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
305	DRS vehicles—bus stop and bus zone authorities
	(1)	The road transport authority may give the authorised operator of a DRS an authority for DRS vehicles used to operate the service to stop at a stated bus stop or in a stated bus zone.
	(2)	An authorisation is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

Chapter 7	Driver authority cards

306	Meaning of driver authority card––ch 7
In this chapter:
driver authority card means—
	(a)	a public vehicle driver authority card issued under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 64A (Authority cards for public vehicle drivers); or
	(b)	for a person who is authorised by the law of another jurisdiction to drive a public passenger vehicle for hire or reward—an authority card that—
	(i)	is issued by the other jurisdiction for the person to display when driving a public passenger vehicle for hire or reward; and
	(ii)	includes a photograph of the person.
307	Driver authority card to be displayed or shown
	(1)	A person who drives a public passenger vehicle (other than a restricted hire car) for hire or reward must––
	(a)	display the person’s driver authority card so that the information on the photo-side of the card can reasonably be read by a passenger—
	(i)	if the public vehicle is a bus—on entering the vehicle; or
	(ii)	if the public vehicle is a car—when the passenger is seated in the vehicle; or
	(b)	if the public vehicle is a motorbike—show the person’s driver authority card to the passenger at the start of the hire; or
	(c)	display the person’s driver authority card––
	(i)	in accordance with any guidelines made under subsection (4); or
	(ii)	in accordance with an approval given under subsection (6).
Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.
	(2)	Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who drives a public passenger vehicle if—
	(a)	the person is an affiliated driver for a transport booking service; and
	(b)	the transport booking service gives the hirer sufficient information, including photo identification, for the hirer to identify the person before the hiring begins.
	(3)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(4)	The road transport authority may make guidelines about the display of driver authority cards.
	(5)	A guideline is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
	(6)	On application by a person who drives a public passenger vehicle for hire or reward, the road transport authority may, in writing, approve a way in which the person may display the person’s driver authority card.

308	Production of driver authority card
	(1)	A person who drives a public passenger vehicle for hire or reward commits an offence if the person fails to produce the person’s driver authority card for inspection when required to do so by a police officer or authorised person.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Chapter 8	Disciplinary action

Note 1	For the power to suspend, vary or cancel a public vehicle licence, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, div 5.2. 
Note 2	For the power to disqualify a person who is exempt from holding a public vehicle licence from driving a public vehicle on a road or road related area in the ACT, see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, div 6.4.
320	Meaning of service authority for ch 8
In this chapter:
service authority means—
	(a)	an accreditation to operate a public passenger service; or 
	(b)	an accreditation to operate a transport booking service; or
	(c)	a taxi licence, rideshare vehicle licence or hire car licence; or
	(d)	an ITSO approval; or
	(e)	a DRS authorisation to operate a DRS.
321	When authority may take action in relation to accreditations, licences and approvals
	(1)	The road transport authority may take action under section 323 (Procedure for authority taking disciplinary action) in relation to an accreditation held by a person if—
	(a)	a ground mentioned in section 8 (Mandatory refusal of accreditation) applies in relation to the person (including in relation to a relevant person for the accreditation); or
Note	Relevant person, for accreditation—see s 6B.
	(b)	the person has contravened a service standard for the operation of the regulated service for the accreditation; or
	(c)	the person has contravened a condition of the person’s accreditation; or
	(d)	the person, or a relevant person for the accreditation, has contravened any other provision of the Act; or
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(e)	the person has not maintained a public passenger vehicle policy under the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory) for a public passenger vehicle operated by the person; or
	(f)	the person obtained the accreditation (or renewal of the accreditation) because of a false or misleading statement made, or false or misleading information supplied, by the person or a relevant person for the accreditation; or
	(g)	an amount payable under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 in relation to the accreditation has not been paid.
	(2)	The road transport authority may take action under section 323 in relation to a taxi licence, rideshare vehicle licence, hire car licence or ITSO approval (the licence or approval) held by a person if—
	(a)	the person is operating the kind of public passenger service to which the licence or approval relates without being accredited to operate the service; or
	(b)	the person has contravened a condition of the person’s licence or approval; or
	(c)	the person has contravened any other provision of the Act in relation to the licence or approval; or
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(d)	the person obtained the licence or approval (or the renewal of the licence or approval) because of a false or misleading statement made, or false or misleading information supplied, by the person; or
	(e)	the authority is taking action against the person under subsection (1) in relation to the operation of a taxi service, rideshare service or hire car service; or
	(f)	an amount payable under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 in relation to the licence or approval has not been paid; or
	(g)	for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence or an ITSO approval—the licensee, or approval‑holder, is no longer operating the licensed vehicle as a taxi; or
	(h)	if the person is operating a stand-by hire car—
	(i)	the person is operating a stand-by hire car without a stand-by hire car permit; or
	(ii)	the person has contravened any other provision of the Act in relation to the permit; or
	(iii)	the person obtained the permit because of a false or misleading statement made, or false or misleading information supplied, by the person; or
	(iv)	an amount payable under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 in relation to the permit has not been paid.
322	Action that may be taken in relation to service authorities
	(1)	The road transport authority may take any 1 or more of the following actions under section 323 (Procedure for authority taking disciplinary action) in relation to a service authority held by a person:
	(a)	cancel the service authority, and disqualify the person from applying for a service authority of that kind for a period of not longer than 2 years;
	(b)	suspend the service authority for a period of not longer than 1 year and, if the authority considers appropriate, disqualify the person from applying for a service authority of that kind for a period of not longer than 1 year;
	(c)	if the service authority is a licence or approval in relation to which an amount under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 has not been paid (see section 321 (2) (f))—
	(i)	suspend the licence or approval for a period of not longer than 3 months; and
	(ii)	if the amount remains unpaid after that time and the authority considers appropriate, cancel the licence or approval;
	(d)	if the service authority is already suspended—do either of the following:
	(i)	cancel the service authority and disqualify the person from applying for a service authority of that kind for a period of not longer than 2 years;
	(ii)	suspend the service authority for an additional period of not longer than 1 year and, if the authority considers appropriate, disqualify the person from applying for a service authority of that kind for a period, or an additional period, of not longer than 1 year;
	(e)	direct the person to undertake particular training; 
	(f)	impose a condition on, or amend a condition of, the service authority; 
	(g)	order the person to pay to the Territory an amount of not more than—
	(i)	for an individual—$5 000; or
	(ii)	for a corporation—$25 000; 
	(h)	reprimand the person.
	(2)	If the person holds more than 1 kind of service authority, the road transport authority may take action in relation to 1 or more of the service authorities.
	(3)	If the road transport authority disqualifies a person from applying for a standard taxi licence or wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence for a period under subsection (1), the person is also disqualified from applying for a pre‑approval for that kind of licence for the same period.
323	Procedure for authority taking disciplinary action
	(1)	If the road transport authority proposes to take action under this section in relation to a person’s service authority, the authority must give the person a notice (a disciplinary notice) that—
	(a)	states the proposed action (including any proposed period of suspension or disqualification from applying for a service authority of a particular kind); and
	(b)	if the person holds more than 1 kind of service authority—states the service authority or service authorities to which the proposed action relates; and
	(c)	states the grounds for the proposed action; and
	(d)	invites the person to make written representations within a stated period why the proposed action should not be taken.
	(2)	For subsection (1) (d), the period stated in the disciplinary notice must be—
	(a)	if the disciplinary notice includes an immediate suspension notice under section 324—a period of at least 14 days after the day the person is given the notice; or
	(b)	in any other case—a period of at least 28 days after the day the person is given the notice.
	(3)	In deciding whether to take action under this section, the road transport authority must consider any response given to the authority in accordance with subsection (1) (d).
	(4)	If the road transport authority is satisfied that grounds for taking action under this section have been established, the authority may take any of the following actions:
	(a)	if the proposed action included cancelling the service authority—cancel the service authority, suspend the service authority for a period of not longer than 1 year or impose a condition on, or amend a condition of, the service authority; 
	(b)	if the proposed action included suspending the service authority for a stated period or a stated additional period—either suspend the service authority for a period of not longer than that period or impose a condition on, or amend a condition of, the service authority; 
	(c)	if the proposed action included disqualifying the person from applying for a service authority of that kind for a stated period or stated additional period—either disqualify the person from applying for a service authority of that kind for not longer than that period or impose a condition on, or amend a condition of, the service authority;
	(d)	if the proposed action included imposing a condition on, or amending a condition of, the service authority—impose a condition on, or amend a condition of, the service authority that is no more onerous than the proposed condition or a condition as proposed to be amended;
	(e)	if the proposed action included ordering the person to pay an amount of money to the Territory—order the person to pay to the Territory an amount of not more than that amount;
	(f)	in any case—direct the person to undertake particular training or reprimand the person.
	(5)	If the road transport authority decides to cancel or suspend the service authority, disqualify the person from applying for a service authority or impose or amend a condition on the service authority, the internal review notice about the decision must include a statement about when the cancellation, suspension, disqualification, condition or condition as amended takes effect.
Note	A decision to take action under this section is an internally reviewable decision (see Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 90, def internally reviewable decision and Road Transport (General) Regulation 2000, sch 1), and the road transport authority must give an internal review notice to the person (see Road Transport (General) Act 1999, s 91).
	(6)	A cancellation, suspension, condition or condition as amended takes effect on—
	(a)	the 7th day after the day the internal review notice about the cancellation, suspension or condition is given to the person; or
	(b)	if the notice states a later date of effect—the stated date.
	(7)	An amount ordered to be paid under subsection (4) (e) is a debt owing to the Territory.
	(8)	If the debt is owed by 2 or more people, their liability for the debt is joint and several.
324	Immediate suspension of service authority
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority—
	(a)	has decided to give, or has given, a disciplinary notice to a person; and
	(b)	believes on reasonable grounds that it is in the public interest that a service authority held by the person be suspended as soon as practicable before a decision is made to take action under section 323 (4) (Procedure for authority taking disciplinary action) in relation to the person.
	(2)	In forming the belief, the road transport authority must consider—
	(a)	the circumstances leading to the decision to issue the disciplinary notice; and
	(b)	the grounds stated, or proposed to be stated, in the disciplinary notice.
	(3)	If this section applies, the road transport authority may give the person a notice (an immediate suspension notice) suspending the service authority.
	(4)	If an immediate suspension notice is given to the person, the service authority is suspended on the receipt of the notice by the person.
	(5)	An immediate suspension notice given in relation to a service authority ends—
	(a)	if the service authority is cancelled or suspended under section 323 (4)—when the cancellation or suspension takes effect; or
	(b)	if a condition is imposed on the service authority, or a condition of the service authority is amended—when the condition or amended condition takes effect; or
	(c)	if the road transport authority decides to revoke the notice––when the person is given written notice by the authority of the revocation; or
	(d)	in any other case—when the person is told under section 323 (5) of the decision made on the disciplinary notice.
325	Effect of suspension of service authority
	(1)	This section applies if the road transport authority suspends a person’s service authority.
	(2)	During the period of the suspension, the person is taken not to hold the service authority under this regulation.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, the service authority cannot be renewed during the period of the suspension.
326	Return of service authority certificate etc
	(1)	The holder of a service authority commits an offence if the person’s service authority is suspended or cancelled and the person does not, as soon as practicable but within 7 days of the suspension or cancellation taking effect—
	(a)	return the certificate of accreditation, taxi licence, rideshare vehicle licence, hire car licence or ITSO approval (as appropriate) to the road transport authority; or
	(b)	if the certificate, licence or approval has been lost, stolen or destroyed—give the authority a statement verifying that the certificate, licence or approval has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.
Note	It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
	(2)	An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
	(3)	If a person’s service authority is suspended and it has not expired when the suspension ends, the road transport authority must return the certificate of accreditation or taxi licence, rideshare vehicle licence, hire car licence or ITSO approval (as appropriate) to the person.

Chapter 11	Transitional—Road Transport (Taxi Industry Innovation) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1)
Part 11.1	Accreditation
    
523	Application for accreditation to operate taxi network to be application for accreditation to operate transport booking service
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person has applied to the road transport authority for accreditation to operate a taxi network under this regulation and the application has not been decided (an old application).
	(2)	The old application is, on 1 August 2016, taken to be an application for accreditation to operate a transport booking service under this regulation.
524	Accreditation to operate taxi network to be accreditation to operate transport booking service
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person holds an accreditation to operate a taxi network (an old accreditation) under this regulation.
	(2)	On 1 August 2016, the old accreditation is taken to be accreditation to operate a transport booking service—
	(a)	in the same terms as the old accreditation; and
	(b)	subject to the same conditions as the old accreditation; and
	(c)	with the same expiry as the old accreditation.
526	Accepted service standards
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person is accredited to operate a regulated service under this regulation.
	(2)	On 1 August 2016, the accepted service standards in relation to which accreditation was given no longer apply to the accreditation.
	(3)	However, an accredited person who operates a regulated service is taken to comply with the service standards for the regulated service if the person complies with the accepted service standards for the accreditation as in force immediately before 1 August 2016.
	(4)	This subsection and subsection (3) expire on—
	(a)	for a person who operates a transport booking service—1 November 2016; or
	(b)	for a person who operates any other regulated service—1 February 2017.

Part 11.2	Transport booking services
527	Exemption for interim rideshare booking services—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person is an interim rideshare booking service under section 164E (Meaning of interim rideshare booking service—ch 4A).
	(2)	The person is, on and after 1 August 2016, exempt from the Act, section 32 (Transport booking service must be accredited) when operating a transport booking service.
	(3)	The exemption is subject to the condition that the person complies with their interim rideshare booking service agreement as in force immediately before 1 August 2016.
	(4)	If a person operates a transport booking service under the exemption in this section, the Act applies as if the person were an accredited transport booking service.
	(5)	The exemption ends when the first of the following happens:
	(a)	if the person fails to comply with a condition of the exemption—the day the failure to comply happens;
	(b)	if the person becomes an accredited transport booking service—the day the accreditation comes into force;
	(c)	1 November 2016.

Part 11.3	Taxis
528	Defined right reserve list to be taxi licence waiting list
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, there is a reserve list for defined rights for non‑transferable leased taxi licences, or wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences, under section 84J (Ballot reserve list).
	(2)	On 1 August 2016—
	(a)	the reserve list for defined rights for—
	(i)	non‑transferable leased taxi licences is taken to be the taxi licence waiting list for standard taxi licences; and
	(ii)	wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences is taken to be the taxi licence waiting list for wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences; and
	(b)	a person on the reserve list for defined rights for—
	(i)	non‑transferable leased taxi licences is taken to hold a pre‑approval for a standard taxi licence; and
	(ii)	wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences is taken to hold a pre‑approval for a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence; and
	(c)	the person’s pre‑approval is to be positioned on the taxi licence waiting list—
	(i)	as if the date on which the person was entered on the reserve list were the date on which the person’s application for pre‑approval was received by the authority; and
	(ii)	if 2 or more people were entered on the reserve list on the same date—in the same order in which the people were on the reserve list.
529	Non‑transferable leased taxi licences to be standard taxi licences
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person holds a non‑transferable leased taxi licence (an old licence) under section 83C (Non‑transferable leased taxi licence—decision on application).
	(2)	The old licence is, on 1 August 2016, taken to be a standard taxi licence under section 92C (Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—decision on application)—
	(a)	in the same terms as the old licence; and
	(b)	subject to the same conditions as the old licence; and
	(c)	with the same expiry as the old licence.
530	Wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person holds a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence (an old licence) under section 83E (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences—decision on application).
	(2)	The old licence is, on 1 August 2016, taken to be a wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence under section 92C (Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—decision on application)—
	(a)	in the same terms as the old licence; and
	(b)	subject to the same conditions as the old licence; and
	(c)	with the same expiry as the old licence.
531	NSW cross‑border taxi licences to expire
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person holds a NSW cross‑border taxi licence under section 83G (NSW cross‑border taxi licences—decision on application).
	(2)	The licence is taken to expire on 1 August 2016.
532	Taxi drivers—knowledge and skills
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	immediately before 1 August 2016, a person holds a public vehicle licence to drive a taxi; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver).
	(2)	The person is, on 1 August 2016, taken to have the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a taxi driver.
533	Standards about security cameras in taxis
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a standard under section 156 (Standards about security cameras in taxis) is in force.
	(2)	The standard is, on 1 August 2016, taken to be a standard made under section 221F (Security device standards).

Part 11.4	Ridesharing
534	Exemption for interim rideshare drivers—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a person is an interim rideshare driver under section 164G (Meaning of interim rideshare driver—ch 4A).
	(2)	The person is, on and after 1 August 2016, exempt from the following provisions when operating a rideshare service:
	(a)	the Act, section 60E (Rideshare driver must be accredited);
	(b)	the Act, section 64 (Use of vehicles as hire cars);
	(c)	the Act, section 74 (Unaccredited operators not to operate hire car services);
	(d)	the Act, section 125 (Unauthorised public passenger services).
	(3)	The exemption is subject to—
	(a)	the condition that the person complies with their interim rideshare driver agreement as in force immediately before 1 August 2016; and
	(b)	the conditions mentioned in section 164J (2) (Exemption for interim rideshare drivers—Act, s 128 (1) (a)) as in force immediately before 1 August 2016.
	(4)	If a person operates a rideshare service under the exemption in this section, the Act applies as if the person were an accredited rideshare driver.
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(5)	The exemption ends when the first of the following happens:
	(a)	if the person fails to comply with a condition of the exemption—the day the failure to comply happens;
	(b)	if the person becomes an accredited rideshare driver—the day the accreditation starts;
	(c)	1 February 2017.
535	Exemption for registered operators of interim rideshare vehicles—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016, a vehicle is an interim rideshare vehicle under section 164H (Meaning of interim rideshare driver agreement and interim rideshare vehicle—ch 4A).
	(2)	The registered operator of the vehicle is, on and after 1 August 2016, exempt from the following provisions when the vehicle is being used to operate a rideshare service:
	(a)	the Act, section 74 (Unaccredited operators not to operate hire car services);
	(b)	the Act, section 125 (Unauthorised public passenger services).
	(3)	The exemption is subject to the conditions mentioned in section 164K (2) (Exemption for registered operators of interim rideshare vehicles—Act, s 128 (1) (a)) as in force immediately before 1 August 2016.
	(4)	If a vehicle is operated as a rideshare vehicle under the exemption in this section—
	(a)	the Act applies as if the vehicle were a licensed rideshare vehicle; but
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(b)	the following sections do not apply in relation to the vehicle:
	(i)	section 164O (Rideshare vehicle licensee—must make label available to rideshare driver);
	(ii)	section 164S (Rideshare driver—must display label);
	(iii)	section 164T (Rideshare driver—must produce rideshare vehicle licence and label for inspection).
	(5)	The exemption ends when the first of the following happens:
	(a)	if the registered operator of the vehicle fails to comply with a condition of the exemption—the day the failure to comply happens;
	(b)	if a rideshare vehicle licence is issued for the vehicle—the day the licence starts;
	(c)	1 February 2017.

Part 11.5	Hire cars
536	Hire car drivers—knowledge and skills
	(1)	This section applies if—
	(a)	immediately before 1 August 2016, a person holds a public vehicle licence to drive a hire car; and
	(b)	a determination is in force under section 221U (Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver).
	(2)	The person is, on 1 August 2016, taken to have the knowledge and skills required under the determination to be a hire car driver.

Part 11.6	Demand responsive services
537	Applications for DRS authorisations
	(1)	This section applies if, immediately before 1 August 2016—
	(a)	a person has applied for a DRS authorisation (an old application) under section 230 (Application procedure for issue of authorisations); and
	(b)	the old application has not been decided by the Minister.
	(2)	The old application is, on 1 August 2016, taken to be an application made to the road transport authority under section 230.
	(3)	The Minister must, on 1 August 2016, give any undecided old applications to the road transport authority.

Part 11.7	Expiry
538	Expiry—ch 11
This chapter expires on 1 August 2018.
Note	Transitional provisions are kept in the regulation for a limited time.  A transitional provision is repealed on its expiry but continues to have effect after its repeal (see Legislation Act, s 88).

Schedule 1	Service standards
(see s 20B (2) (a))
Part 1.1	Bus services
	1	Standards in relation to the following:
	(a)	the location of bus depots;
	(b)	the inspection and servicing of buses for compliance with section 21 (Maintenance of buses);
	(c)	the parking, cleaning, servicing, maintenance and repair of buses;
	(d)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to buses carried out by an accredited operator—the operation of the facilities for those activities carried out by the accredited operator and the training of people to carry out the activities;
	(e)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to buses carried out on behalf of an accredited operator—how the accredited operator will ensure that the buses will comply with the Act (including the person by whom, and the place where, the activities will be carried out);
	(f)	the making and management of records and systems required to be kept under the Act (including a service contract under the Act, section 17);
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(g)	for the operation of a bus service—
	(i)	systems for ensuring compliance with section 26 (Bus drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority); and 
	(ii)	the training of bus drivers; and
	(iii)	the driving hours of, and rest periods for, bus drivers; and
	(iv)	the monitoring of the safety of bus drivers; and
	(v)	how contraventions of the road transport legislation by bus drivers will be handled; and
	(vi)	how customer inquiries (including for lost property) and complaints will be handled; and
	(vii)	the recording and resolution of customer complaints; and
	(viii)	the handling and disposal of lost property; and
	(ix)	the making available to the public of fares, timetables, route maps and tour information (as appropriate); and
	(x)	the training of people to manage, and the management of, any incident causing the death of, or bodily injury to, anyone caused by, or resulting from the use of, a bus used to operate the bus service; and
	(xi)	systems for ensuring compliance with the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory).

Part 1.2	Transport booking services
2	Standards in relation to the following matters:
	(a)	the making, management and auditing (including performance auditing) of records and systems required to be kept under the Act;
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(b)	for the operation of a transport booking service—
	(i)	the affiliation of—
	(A)	bookable vehicle drivers with the transport booking service, including matters to be included in affiliated driver agreements; and
	(B)	taxi service operators and hire car service operators with the transport booking service, including matters to be included in affiliated operator agreements; and
	(ii)	systems for ensuring compliance with the Act, section 36G (Transport booking service—responsibilities); and
	(iii)	the knowledge and skills required to be a bookable vehicle driver and the training of bookable vehicle drivers; and
	(iv)	the monitoring of the safety of bookable vehicle drivers including the use of security devices; and
	(v)	the communications technology used by transport booking services; and
	(vi)	the operation of transport booking services in particular areas of the ACT; and
	(vii)	the maximum waiting times in each area of the ACT for a bookable vehicle; and
	(viii)	how contraventions of the road transport legislation, and the Discrimination Act 1991, by affiliated drivers will be handled; and
	(ix)	the procedures for processing payments under the taxi subsidy scheme; and
	(x)	how customer inquiries (including for lost property), feedback and complaints will be handled; and
	(xi)	the handling and disposal of lost property; and
	(xii)	the recording of customer feedback and complaints, and resolution of customer complaints; and
	(xiii)	ensuring that an adequate number of bookable vehicles (including bookable vehicles equipped with baby capsules) are available to operate; and
	(xiv)	if the transport booking service provides transport booking services for wheelchair‑accessible taxis—
	(A)	the management and operation of the taxis, including ensuring that preference for hirings is given to wheelchair‑dependent people; and
	(B)	how a failure of a driver to comply with section 114 (Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—special responsibilities) will be handled.

Part 1.3	Taxi services
	3	Standards in relation to the following:
	(a)	the inspection and servicing of taxis;
	(b)	the maintenance and repair of taxis;
	(c)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to taxis carried out by an accredited operator—the operation of the facilities for those activities carried out by the accredited operator and the training of people to carry out the activities;
	(d)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to taxis carried out on behalf of an accredited operator—how the accredited operator will ensure that the taxis will comply with the Act (including the person by whom, and the place where, the activities will be carried out);
	(e)	the making and management of records and systems required to be kept under the Act;
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(f)	for the operation of a taxi service—
	(i)	the terms under which drivers will be employed or a taxi will be made available to another person for use as a taxi; and
	(ii)	systems for ensuring compliance with section 97 (Taxi service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled); and
	(iii)	the knowledge and skills required to be a taxi driver and the training of taxi drivers; and
	(iv)	the monitoring of the safety of taxi drivers including the use of security devices; and
	(v)	if the taxi service includes wheelchair-accessible taxis—how a failure of a driver to comply with section 114 (Wheelchair-accessible taxi driver—special responsibilities) will be handled; and
	(vi)	how other contraventions of the road transport legislation by taxi drivers will be handled; and
	(vii)	systems for ensuring compliance with the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory).

Part 1.3A	Rideshare services
	3A	Standards in relation to the following:
	(a)	the inspection and servicing of rideshare vehicles;
	(b)	the maintenance and repair of rideshare vehicles;
	(c)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to a rideshare vehicle carried out by the rideshare vehicle licensee—the operation of the facilities for those activities carried out by the rideshare vehicle licensee and the training of people to carry out the activities;
	(d)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to rideshare vehicles carried out on behalf of a rideshare vehicle licensee—how the rideshare vehicle licensee will ensure that the rideshare vehicle will comply with the Act (including the person by whom, and the place where, the activities will be carried out);
	(e)	the advertising of the rideshare service;
	(f)	the making and management of records and systems required to be kept under the Act;
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(g)	the terms under which drivers will be engaged;
	(h)	systems for ensuring compliance with section 164Q (Rideshare driver—must hold appropriate driver licence);
	(i)	the training of, and knowledge required by, rideshare drivers;
	(j)	the monitoring of the safety of rideshare drivers;
	(k)	how contraventions of the road transport legislation by rideshare drivers will be handled;
	(l)	how customer inquiries (including for lost property) and complaints will be handled;
	(m)	the recording and resolution of customer complaints;
	(n)	the handling and disposal of lost property;
	(o)	systems for ensuring compliance with the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory).

Part 1.4	Hire car services
	4	Standards in relation to the following:
	(a)	the inspection and servicing of hire cars;
	(b)	the maintenance and repair of hire cars;
	(c)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to hire cars carried out by an accredited operator—the operation of the facilities for those activities carried out by the accredited operator and the training of people to carry out the activities;
	(d)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to hire cars carried out on behalf of an accredited operator—how the accredited operator will ensure that the hire cars will comply with the Act (including the person by whom, and the place where, the activities will be carried out);
	(e)	the advertising of the hire car service;
	(f)	the making and management of records and systems required to be kept under the Act;
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(g)	for the operation of a hire car service—
	(i)	the terms under which drivers will be employed; and
	(ii)	systems for ensuring compliance with section 181 (Hire car service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled); and 
	(iii)	the training of hire car drivers; and
	(iv)	the monitoring of the safety of hire car drivers; and
	(v)	how contraventions of the road transport legislation by hire car drivers will be handled; and
	(vi)	how customer inquiries (including for lost property) and complaints will be handled; and
	(vii)	the recording and resolution of customer complaints; and
	(viii)	the handling and disposal of lost property; and
	(ix)	if a motorbike will be used to operate the hire car service—the measures that will be taken for the safety of passengers; and
	(x)	systems for ensuring compliance with the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory).

Part 1.6	Demand responsive services
	6	Standards in relation to the following:
	(a)	the inspection and servicing of DRS vehicles for compliance with section 245 (Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles);
	(b)	the parking, cleaning, servicing, maintenance and repair of DRS vehicles;
	(c)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to DRS vehicles carried out by an authorised operator—the operation of the facilities for those activities carried out by the authorised operator and the training of people to carry out the activities;
	(d)	for servicing, maintenance or repairs to DRS vehicles carried out on behalf of an authorised operator—how the authorised operator will ensure that the vehicles will comply with the Act (including the person by whom, and the place where, the activities will be carried out);
	(e)	the advertising of the DRS;
	(f)	the making and management of records and systems required to be kept under the Act (including a service contract under the Act, section 89);
Note	A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation and service standards (see Legislation Act, s 104).
	(g)	for the operation of a DRS—
	(i)	the operation of booking services by or for the DRS; and
	(ii)	systems for ensuring compliance with section 250 (Demand responsive service vehicle drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority); and 
	(iii)	the training of DRS vehicle drivers; and
	(iv)	the driving hours of, and rest periods for, bus drivers; and
	(v)	the monitoring of the safety of DRS vehicle drivers; and
	(vi)	how contraventions of the road transport legislation by DRS vehicle drivers will be handled; and
	(vii)	how customer inquiries (including for lost property) and complaints will be handled; and
	(viii)	the recording and resolution of customer complaints; and
	(ix)	the handling and disposal of lost property; and
	(x)	the making available to the public of information about fares and services; and
	(xi)	the training of people to manage, and the management of, any incident causing the death of, or bodily injury to, anyone caused by, or resulting from the use of, a DRS vehicle; and
	(xii)	systems for ensuring compliance with the Act, section 111 (Public passenger vehicle insurance compulsory).

Dictionary
(see s 3)
Note 1	The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this regulation.
Note 2	For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
·	ACT
·	Australian citizen
·	contravene
·	Corporations Act
·	fail
·	found guilty
·	home address
·	penalty unit (see s 133)
·	the Territory.
Note 3	Terms used in this regulation have the same meaning that they have in the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 (see Legislation Act, s 148).  For example, the following terms are defined in the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, dict:
·	accredited operator (see s 110)
·	accredited rideshare driver
·	accredited transport booking service
·	affiliated driver (see s 35)
·	affiliated driver agreement (see s 36)
·	affiliated operator (see s 36B)
·	affiliated operator agreement (see s 36C)
·	authorisation
·	bookable vehicle (see s 29)
·	bookable vehicle driver (see s 29)
·	bus service (see s 11)
·	demand responsive service (see s 80)
·	demand responsive service vehicle (see s 81)
·	fittings
·	hire car (see s 67)
·	independent taxi service operator
·	licensed rideshare vehicle
·	public passenger service (see s 10)
·	public passenger vehicle
·	public passenger vehicle policy (see s 110)
·	regular route service (see s 12)
·	restricted hire car (see s 68)
·	rideshare (see s 60A)
·	rideshare driver (see s 60A)
·	rideshare service (see s 60A)
·	rideshare vehicle (see s 60A)
·	rideshare vehicle licence (see s 60J)
·	road
·	taxi (see s 45)
·	taxi licence (see s 37)
·	taxi service (see s 47)
·	tour and charter service (see s 13)
·	transport booking service (see s 28).
Note 4	The Road Transport (General) Act 1999 contains definitions relevant to this regulation. For example, the following terms are defined in the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, dictionary: 
·	another jurisdiction
·	Australian Design Rule
·	Australian Road Rules
·	driver
·	jurisdiction
·	motor vehicle
·	road transport authority (or authority) (see s 16)
·	road transport legislation (see s 6)
·	vehicle.
accreditation means accreditation under this regulation to operate services of a kind mentioned in section 4B.
accredited operator, of a public passenger service or transport booking service, means an accredited person who is entitled to operate the service.
Note	Accredited operator, of a public passenger vehicle—see the Act, s 110.
ACT region—see section 221N (1).
affiliated driver, for a transport booking service—see section 70A.
affiliated driver record, for division 3A.1.2 (Transport booking services—records)—see section 70F.
affiliated hire car driver, for a transport booking service—see section 70A.
affiliated operator record, for division 3A.1.2 (Transport booking services—records)—see section 70F.
affiliated taxi driver, for a transport booking service—see section 70A.
applicable vehicle standards, for a vehicle—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, section 103.
applicant, for accreditation (including renewal)—see section 7 (1).
approved educational qualifications, for a kind of accreditation—see section 19 (1).
approved wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver training course—see section 162 (1).
authorised fixed‑fare hiring—see section 142A (1).
authorised operator, for part 6.2 (Demand responsive services)—see section 244.
authorised person—see the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, dictionary.
available, for subdivision 3A.2.2.2 (Standard and wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences)—see section 92.
availability determination, for a taxi licence—see section 92.
availability notice, for a taxi licence—see section 92A.
begins, for a taxi hiring—see section 127.
bookable vehicle licensee, for part 3A.5 (Bookable vehicles generally)—see section 221Q.
bus means a public bus.
Note	Public bus—see the Act, s 10A.
bus driver means the driver of a bus.
bus ticket, for a bus, means anything issued by or on behalf of the accredited operator of a bus service for the purpose of authorising a person to travel in a bus operated for the service.
declared payment methods—see section 221K.
disciplinary notice—see section 323 (1).
drive a public passenger vehicle includes stop or park the vehicle.
driver authority card, for chapter 7 (Driver authority cards)—see section 306.
driver licence—see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dictionary.
DRS means demand responsive service.
DRS authorisation label—see section 236 (1).
DRS ticket, for a DRS vehicle, for division 6.2.4 (Demand responsive service tickets)—see section 279A.
DRS vehicle driver, for part 6.2 (Demand responsive services)—see section 244.
duress alarm, for division 3A.5.1 (Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc)—see section 221A.
ends, for a taxi hiring—see section 127A. 
executive officer, of a corporation, means a person, however described and whether or not the person is a director of the corporation, who is concerned with, or takes part in, the corporation’s management.
fare, for the hiring of a taxi, for chapter 3A (Bookable vehicles)—see section 127B.
fitted, for a GPS tracking device in a mobile phone, for division 3A.5.1 (Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc)—see section 221A.
goods includes luggage.
hire car driver—see section 178.
hirer, of a taxi, rideshare vehicle or hire car, means the person by whom the taxi, rideshare vehicle or hire car is hired.
immediate suspension notice—see section 324 (3).
in a vehicle includes on the vehicle.
ITSO approval—see section 71.
ITSO eligibility criteria, for an ITSO approval—see section 72.
leased hire car licence means a leased hire car licence issued under section 167.
liquor—see the Liquor Act 2010, section 11.
maximum payment surcharge—see section 221K.
member, of an emergency service—see the Emergencies Act 2004, dictionary.
multiple hiring, of a taxi, for subdivision 3A.2.3.3 (Taxi hirings)—see section 140A.
operate a public passenger vehicle includes drive a public passenger vehicle.
payment surcharge, for division 3A.5.2 (Bookable vehicles—fees and surcharges)—see section 221J.
perpetual taxi licence—see section 82.
pre‑approval, for a taxi licence—see section 83.
pre‑approval register—see section 91.
prescribed driver authority information, for a person, means—
	(a)	if the person is the holder of a public vehicle licence—the number of the person’s public vehicle licence and its expiry date; or
	(b)	in any other case—
	(i)	the number of the person’s Australian driver licence and its expiry date; and
	(ii)	the number of the authority mentioned in the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2000, section 94A (1) (b) held by the person and its expiry date.
public vehicle licence—see the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1999, dictionary.
registered vehicle—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.
registration number, for a vehicle—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.
regulated service, for chapter 2—see section 4B.
relevant person, for accreditation and applications for accreditation—see section 6B.
restricted hire car licence label—see section 168.
rideshare vehicle licence label—see section 164C.
security camera, for division 3A.5.1 (Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc)—see section 221A.
security device, for division 3A.5.1 (Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc)—see section 221A.
service authority, for chapter 8 (Disciplinary action)—see section 320.
service contract, to operate a WTBS—see section 70P.
service standards, for the operation of a regulated service—see section 20B.
standard taxi—see section 82.
standard taxi licence—see section 82.
stand‑by hire car—see section 177B.
stand‑by hire car permit, for subdivision 3A.4.1.3 (Stand-by hire cars)—see section 177A.
stand‑by hire car permit label, for subdivision 3A.4.1.3 (Stand-by hire cars)—see section 177A.
stand‑by taxi—see section 109.
taxi includes a stand‑by taxi.
Note	Taxi—see the Act, s 45.
taxi licence waiting list—see section 84.
taxi zone—
	(a)	see the Australian Road Rules, rule 182; and
	(b)	includes a temporary taxi zone appointed under section 123.
transferable leased taxi licence—see section 82.
usual hire car—see section 177B.
wheelchair—see the Australian Road Rules, dictionary.
wheelchair‑accessible taxi—see section 82.
wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking service (WTBS)—see section 70L.
wheelchair‑accessible taxi licence—see section 82.
wheelchair‑dependent person means a person who is using a wheelchair for mobility.
WTBS—see section 70L.
WTBS operator—see section 70P.
WTBS’s approved procedures and rules—see section 70S.

Endnotes
1	About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history.  Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history.  Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law.  The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history.  Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.  
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2	Abbreviation key

A = Act	NI = Notifiable instrument	
AF = Approved form	o = order	
am = amended	om = omitted/repealed	
amdt = amendment	ord = ordinance	
AR = Assembly resolution	orig = original	
ch = chapter	par = paragraph/subparagraph	
CN = Commencement notice	pres = present	
def = definition	prev = previous	
DI = Disallowable instrument	(prev...) = previously	
dict = dictionary	pt = part	
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative 	r = rule/subrule	
Assembly	reloc = relocated	
div = division	renum = renumbered	
exp = expires/expired	R[X] = Republication No	
Gaz = gazette	RI = reissue	
hdg = heading	s = section/subsection	
IA = Interpretation Act 1967	sch = schedule	
ins = inserted/added	sdiv = subdivision	
LA = Legislation Act 2001	SL = Subordinate law	
LR = legislation register	sub = substituted	
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996	underlining = whole or part not commenced	
mod = modified/modification	or to be expired	

3	Legislation history
This regulation was originally the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulations 2002.  It was renamed under the Legislation Act 2001.
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002 SL No 3
notified LR 27 February 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 February 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
s 132 (4) commenced 1 March 2003 (s 2 (2))
remainder commenced 1 March 2002 (s 2 (1) and see CN2002-2)
as amended by
Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Services) Amendment Regulations 2003 (No 1) SL2003-32 pt 2, sch 1
notified LR 22 September 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2, sch 1 commenced 23 September 2003 (s 2)
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulations 2003 (No 1) SL2003-43
notified LR 10 November 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 November 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 11 November 2003 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1) SL2004-47 pt 4
notified LR 9 September 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 10 September 2004 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation (Hire Cars) Amendment Regulation 2005 (No 1) SL2005-4
notified LR 7 March 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 March 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 9 March 2005 (s 2 and see Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) (Hire Cars) Amendment Act 2004 
A2004‑69, s 2 and LA s 79)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2005 (No 1) SL2005-39 pt 4
notified LR 14 December 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 December 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 15 December 2005 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Licences) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) SL2006-5
notified LR 6 March 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 March 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 7 March 2006 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-26 pt 3
notified LR 14 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 2 July 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-12)
Administrative (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006 A2006-30 sch 1 pt 1.11
notified LR 16 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
amdt 1.87 commenced 3 July 2006 (s 2 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.11 remainder commenced 1 July 2006 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation (Taxi Licences) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 2) SL2006-31
notified LR 26 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 2 July 2006 (s 2 and see Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-26 s 2 and CN2006-12)
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) SL2006-32
notified LR 26 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 3 July 2006 (s 2 (2))
Road Transport Legislation (Accreditation and Licensing) Amendment Regulation 2006 (No 1) SL2006-59 pt 4
notified LR 18 December 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 December 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 1 January 2007 (s 2 and CN2006-24)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.93
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.93 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.66
notified LR 1 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.66 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.64
notified LR 26 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.64 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)
Smoking (Prohibition in Enclosed Public Places) Amendment Act 2009 A2009-51 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 18 December 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 December 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 9 December 2010 (s 2 (1) (b) and CN2010-4)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 1) SL2010-5 pt 3
notified LR 1 March 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 15 March 2010 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 2) SL2010-7 pt 4, sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 16 March 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
s 39, amdt 1.26, amdt 1.47 commenced 7 April 2010 (s 2 (2))
pt 4 remainder, sch 1 pt 1.4 remainder commenced 17 March 2010 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2010 A2010-18 sch 3 pt 3.19
notified LR 13 May 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.19 commenced 3 June 2010 (s 2)
Liquor (Consequential Amendments) Act 2010 A2010-43 sch 1 pt 1.19
notified LR 8 November 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 November 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.19 commenced 1 December 2010 (s 2 (4) and see Liquor Act 2010 A2010-35, s 2 (3) (as am by A2010‑43 amdt 1.19) and CN2010-14)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2011 (No 1) SL2011-2 pt 2
notified LR 27 January 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 January 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 28 January 2011 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2011 (No 2) SL2011-32 pt 3
notified LR 24 November 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 1 February 2012 (s 2 and CN2012-2)
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1) SL2012-1
notified LR 19 January 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 January 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 March 2012 (s 2 and CN2012-5)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2012 A2012-21 sch 3 pt 3.41
notified LR 22 May 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 May 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.41 commenced 5 June 2012 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 2) SL2012-37
notified LR 10 September 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 11 September 2012 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2012 (No 1) SL2012-44 pt 5
notified LR 19 December 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 December 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 20 December 2012 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.43
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.43 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 2) SL2013-14 pt 3
notified LR 17 June 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 June 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 1 July 2013 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-44 sch 3 pt 3.20
notified LR 11 November 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.20 commenced 25 November 2013 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2014 (No 2) A2014‑49 sch 1 pt 1.20
notified LR 10 November 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 November 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.20 commenced 17 November 2014 (s 2)
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1) SL2015-11
notified LR 15 April 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 April 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 16 April 2015 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-33 sch 1 pt 1.58
notified LR 30 September 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.58 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) (Exemptions) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1) SL2015-34
notified LR 29 October 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 October 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 30 October 2015 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016‑18 sch 3 pt 3.40
notified LR 13 April 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.40 commenced 27 April 2016 (s 2)
Road Transport (Taxi Industry Innovation) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1) SL2016‑20
notified LR 26 July 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
ss 3-151 commenced 1 August 2016 (s 2 (1))
Discrimination Amendment Act 2016 A2016-49 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 23 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 24 August 2016 (s 2 (1))
Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1) SL2016-26
notified LR 8 September 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 September 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 9 September 2016 (s 2)

4	Amendment history
Name of regulation
s 1	am R9 LA
Commencement
s 2	om LA s 89 (4)
Notes
s 4	s 4 (2), bracketed notes in s 4 (2) and s 4 (3) exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4A	ins SL2003‑32 amdt 1.1
	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.1
	am SL2005‑39 s 13; SL2006‑5 amdt 1.29; SL2006‑31 amdt 1.12, amdt 1.13; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.47, amdt 1.48; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.26; SL2012‑37 s 4; SL2016-20 s 4
Regulated services
ch 2 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 5
Meaning of regulated service
pt 2.1 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 6
Meaning of regulated service—ch 2
s 4B	ins SL2016-20 s 6
Accreditation
pt 2.1A hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 7
Accreditations that may be approved
s 5	am SL2005‑4 s 4; SL2006‑5 s 4; A2006‑26 s 17; SL2006‑32 s 4; SL2016-20 s 8; ss renum R49 LA
Accreditation procedure
pt 2.2 hdg	om SL2016-20 s 9
Definitions for pt 2.2
s 6	sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.2; SL2005‑4 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 10
	def applicant ins SL2003‑32 amdt 1.2
	sub SL2005‑4 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 10
	def executive officer ins SL2005‑4 s 5
	sub A2010‑18 amdt 3.83
	om SL2016-20 s 10
	def mandatory disqualifying offence ins SL2005‑4 s 5
	om SL2006‑59 s 23
	def proposed service standards ins SL2005‑4 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 10
	def regulated service sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.2; SL2005‑4 s 5; SL2006‑5 amdt 1.6
	am SL2006‑32 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 10
	def relevant person sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.2; SL2005‑4 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 10
Meaning of proposed service standards for pt 2.2
s 6A	ins SL2005‑4 s 5
	(2), (3) exp 10 March 2006 (s 6A (3))
	om SL2016-20 s 10
Meaning of relevant person for accreditation and applications for accreditation
s 6B hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 11
s 6B	ins SL2005‑4 s 5
	am SL2010‑7 s 38; SL2016-20 s 12
Application procedure for accreditation
s 7 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 7	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
	sub SL2005‑4 s 5
	am A2013‑19 amdt 3.431; SL2016-20 ss 13-16; ss renum R49 LA
Mandatory refusal of accreditation
s 8	sub SL2005‑4 s 5
	am SL2006‑32 s 6, amdt 1.88; SL2006‑59 ss 24-26; pars renum R19 LA; SL2011‑2 s 4; SL2016-20 s 17, s 18; pars renum R49 LA
Discretionary refusal of accreditation
s 9	am SL2005‑4 s 6, amdt 1.2; SL2006‑5 amdt 1.7; ss renum R13 LA; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.27; SL2016-20 s 19
Issue or amendment of accreditation subject to conditions
s 10 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Accredited people—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative
s 11	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.3; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88
Accreditation and certificates of accreditation
s 12	am SL2005‑4 s 7, s 8; SL2006‑32 s 7; SL2016-20 s 20, s 21
Accepted service standards—amendment on accredited person’s initiative
s 13	sub SL2004‑47 s 25
	om SL2016-20 s 22
Accepted service standards—amendment on authority’s initiative
s 13A	ins SL2004‑47 s 25
	om SL2016-20 s 22
Notification of change in details of accreditation or operation of regulated service
s 14	am SL2004‑47 s 26; SL2006‑59 s 27; SL2016-20 s 23, s 24
Replacement of certificate of accreditation
s 16	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.158; A2016‑18 amdt 3.181, amdt 3.182
Surrender of accreditation
s 18	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.159; A2016‑18 amdt 3.183, amdt 3.184
Recovery of lost or stolen certificate of accreditation
s 18A	ins SL2005‑4 s 9
Other matters relating to accreditation
pt 2.3 hdg	om SL2016-20 s 25
Minimum service standards for regulated services
s 18B	ins SL2005‑4 s 10
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.8
	(6), (7) exp 10 March 2006 (s 18B (7))
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
	om SL2016-20 s 26
Approval of educational qualifications
s 19	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; SL2016-20 s 27
Accreditation guidelines—relevant offences
s 19A	ins SL2006‑59 s 28
Operator training
s 20	am SL2016-20 s 28
Tour and charter services from interstate—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 20A hdg	sub SL2010‑7 amdt 1.28
s 20A	ins SL2003‑43 s 4
Service standards
pt 2.4 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 29
Service standards for regulated services
s 20B	ins SL2016-20 s 29
Regulated service must comply with service standards
s 20C	ins SL2016-20 s 29
Maintenance of buses
s 21	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.4
Notification of changes to bus fleet
s 23	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.5
	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.49
Notifiable incidents involving buses
s 24	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.49
Condition of buses
s 25 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Bus drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority
s 26 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 26	sub SL2005‑39 s 14
Records of bus drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator
s 27 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 27	sub SL2005‑39 s 15
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.50, amdt 1.91
Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of bus drivers etc
s 27A	ins SL2005‑39 s 15
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.91
Road transport authority may tell accredited operator about bus drivers
s 27B	ins SL2005‑39 s 15
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.91
Keeping and inspection etc of records about buses
s 28 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 28	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.51; SL2016-20 s 30
Display of notice on bus about maximum number of passengers
s 29 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Accreditation details to be displayed on buses
s 30 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 30	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
Advertisements for bus services to display accreditation number
s 30A	ins SL2003‑32 s 4
	(4), (5) exp 1 July 2004 (s 30A (5))
Airconditioning of buses
s 30B	ins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.52
Bus service vehicle livery
s 30C	ins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.52
	(5), (6) exp 3 October 2006 (s 30C (6))
Offensive material etc in or on buses
s 30D	ins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.52
Compliance with dress code of practice
s 30E	ins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.52
Presence of security camera in bus to be indicated
s 31	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.53; A2014‑49 amdt 1.41
Bus operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings
s 32	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.5; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.54; A2014‑49 amdt 1.42
Bus operators to comply with service standard for lost property
s 33	om SL2016-20 s 31
Effect of noncompliance notices—bus operators
s 34 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 34	sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.6; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.6
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.90
Requirements about bus drivers stopping for passengers
s 35 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Where bus drivers must stop on a road
s 36 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Maximum number of passengers in buses
s 37 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 37	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.55, amdt 1.56
Restrictions on carriage of goods in buses
s 39 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Responsibility of bus drivers for lost property
s 40	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.57
Behaviour of bus drivers generally
s 41 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 41	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
Dress and conduct of bus drivers
s 42 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 42	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.58
Drivers to remain in bus
s 43 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a bus
s 44 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Effect of noncompliance notices—bus drivers
s 45 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 45	sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.7; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.7
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.90
Validity of bus tickets
s 46 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 46	am SL2016-20 s 32
Valid bus ticket required for travel
s 47 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Bus tickets not transferable
s 48 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Damaged or changed bus tickets not to be used
s 49 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Concession tickets for buses
s 50 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 50	am A2013‑19 amdt 3.434
Inspection and processing of bus tickets
s 51 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Conduct of people in buses generally
s 52 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 52	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
Bus seats for older people and people with disabilities
s 53 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 53	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.59
Drinking of liquor in buses generally prohibited
s 54 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Eating and drinking in buses
s 55 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Getting on and getting off buses
s 56 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
No interference with bus equipment
s 57 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Throwing objects in or from buses
s 58 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Travel not allowed on certain parts of bus
s 59 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Property not to be removed from buses
s 60 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
No littering in buses
s 61 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Carriage of animals in buses
s 62 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 62	am A2016‑49 amdt 1.23
Bus passengers—soiled clothing etc
s 63 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Intoxicated bus passengers
s 64 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Offender to get off bus when directed
s 65 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Removal of people from buses
s 66 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Lost property found by bus passengers
s 67 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 67	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.60
Name Territory may operate bus service under—Act, s 19A
s 67A	ins A2006‑30 amdt 1.86
Code of practice—dress of bus drivers
s 67B	ins SL2006‑32 amdt 1.61
Standards about security cameras in buses
s 68	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; A2013‑19 amdt 3.434; A2013‑44 amdt 3.177, amdt 3.178; A2014‑49 amdt 1.43
Appointment of bus stops
s 70 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Bookable vehicles
ch 3A hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking services
pt 3A.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking services—generally
div 3A.1.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Meaning of affiliated driver, affiliated hire car driver and affiliated taxi driver
s 70A	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must ensure affiliated drivers have required knowledge and skills
s 70B	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must ensure bookable vehicle is licensed
s 70C	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must be available to take bookings
s 70D	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must give fare estimate and vehicle identifier
s 70E	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking services—records
div 3A.1.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Meaning of affiliated driver record and affiliated operator record—div 3A.1.2
s 70F	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—affiliated driver records
s 70G	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—affiliated operator records
s 70H	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—bookable vehicle records
s 70I	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—booking records
s 70J	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Road transport authority to share information
s 70K	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking services—wheelchair‑accessible taxis
div 3A.1.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Meaning of wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking service (WTBS)
s 70L	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must direct wheelchair‑accessible taxi booking to WTBS
s 70M	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring
s 70N	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Transport booking service—must give estimated arrival time for wheelchair‑accessible taxis
s 70O	ins SL2016-20 s 33
WTBS—service contracts
s 70P	ins SL2016-20 s 33
WTBS—entitlement to operate
s 70Q	ins SL2016-20 s 33
WTBS—exemption for WTBS operators—Act, s 128 (1) (b)
s 70R	ins SL2016-20 s 33
WTBS—approval of procedures and rules
s 70S	ins SL2016-20 s 33
WTBS—must direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring
s 70T	ins SL2016-20 s 33
Taxis
pt 3A.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 34
Independent taxi service operators
div 3A.2.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—application
s 71	sub SL2006‑31 s 4; SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—eligibility criteria
s 72	am SL2005‑39 s 16; A2013‑19 amdt 3.434
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—decision on application
s 73	sub SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—conditions
s 74	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.8
	sub SL2012‑37 s 5; SL2016-20 s 35
WCBS to direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring
s 74A	ins SL2012‑37 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Accredited taxi network provider to direct driver to accept wheelchair‑accessible taxi hiring
s 74B	ins SL2012‑37 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—term
s 75	sub SL2012‑37 s 5; SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—not transferable
s 76	sub SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—application for renewal
s 77	sub SL2005‑39 s 17
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.62, amdt 1.91
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Accredited network provider to tell road transport authority about records of taxi drivers etc
s 77A	ins SL2005‑39 s 17
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.91
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Road transport authority may tell accredited network provider about taxi drivers
s 77B	ins SL2005‑39 s 17
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.91
	om SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—decision on application for renewal
s 78	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.63
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed
s 79	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.64; A2014‑49 amdt 1.44
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—must update name and address
s 80	sub SL2016-20 s 35
ITSO approval—surrender
s 81	om SL2005‑4 amdt 1.8
	ins SL2015‑34 s 4
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Exemption for independent taxi booking services—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 81A	ins SL2015‑34 s 4
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences
div 3A.2.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Kinds of taxi licences
sdiv 3A.2.2.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Kinds of taxi licences
s 82 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 82	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.9; SL2006‑5 s 5
	am SL2006‑31 ss 5-7
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Kinds of restricted taxis
s 82A	ins SL2006‑5 s 5
	(3), (4) exp 30 September 2007 (s 82A (4))
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences
sdiv 3A.2.2.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Meaning of pre‑approval for standard or wheelchair taxi licence
s 83 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 83	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.10; SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.14
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Transferable leased taxi licences—decision on application
s 83A	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.15; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.29
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Non-transferable leased taxi licences—application for issue
s 83B	ins SL2006‑31 s 8
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Non-transferable leased taxi licences—decision on application
s 83C	ins SL2006‑31 s 8
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.30
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Wheelchair-accessible taxi licences—application for issue
s 83D	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.16
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Wheelchair-accessible taxi licences—decision on application
s 83E	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.17; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.31
	om SL2016-20 s 35
NSW cross-border taxi licences—application for issue
s 83F	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
NSW cross-border taxi licences—decision on application
s 83G	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 s 10; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licence waiting list
s 84	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.10; SL2006‑5 s 6; SL2006‑31 s 11
	om SL2011‑32 s 6
	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—application for renewal
s 84A hdg	am SL2011‑32 s 7
s 84A	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.18; SL2011‑32 s 7
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—decision on application for renewal
s 84B hdg	am SL2011‑32 s 7
s 84B	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 s 12; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.32; SL2011‑32 s 7
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—term of renewed licences
s 84C hdg	am SL2011‑32 s 7
s 84C	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2011‑32 s 7
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Power to issue defined rights
s 84D	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 s 13
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Defined rights ballots
s 84E	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Notification of ballots
s 84F	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 s 14; A2009‑20 amdt 3.189; SL2015‑11 s 4; A2015‑33 amdt 1.207
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Application for entry in ballot
s 84G	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Decision on application for ballot
s 84H	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 s 15; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Withdrawal from ballot
s 84I	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Ballot reserve list
s 84J	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2011‑2 s 5; A2015‑33 amdt 1.208
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Offering defined rights to ballot reserves
s 84K	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	am SL2006‑31 s 16; ss renum SL2006‑31 s 17
	om SL2016-20 s 35
When defined rights end
s 84L	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Defined right conditions
s 84M	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Defined rights not transferable
s 84N	ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval—application
s 85 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 85	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.11
	sub SL2006‑5 s 7; SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval—decision on application
s 86 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 86	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.10, amdt 1.28; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Conditions of taxi licences
s 86A	ins SL2005‑4 amdt 1.12
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval—form
s 87 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 87	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.12; SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval—term
s 88 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.29
s 88	sub SL2003‑32 s 5
	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.13; SL2006‑5 amdt 1.11; A2009‑49 amdt 3.155
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval—not transferable
s 89 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 89	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval—surrender
s 90	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.160; A2016‑18 amdt 3.185, amdt 3.186
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Pre‑approval register
s 91	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.14
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—availability
s 92	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.161; A2016‑18 amdt 3.187, amdt 3.188
	sub SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—notice of availability
s 92A	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—application
s 92B	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—decision on application
s 92C	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—time for decision on application
s 92D	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—conditions
s 92E	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—term
s 92F	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—form
s 92G	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Standard and wheelchair taxi licences—transferability—Act, s 41
s 92H	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences generally
sdiv 3A.2.2.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—amendment initiated by authority
s 92I	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—amendment initiated by licensee
s 92J	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—application for renewal
s 92K	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—decision on application for renewal
s 92L	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed
s 92M	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—must be produced for inspection
s 92N	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—surrender
s 92O	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—must update name and address
s 92P	ins SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi services
div 3A.2.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 36
Taxi operators
sdiv 3A.2.3.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 37
Maintenance of taxis
s 93 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 93	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.9
	sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.15
	om SL2016-20 s 38
Taxi service operator—must tell authority about affiliation
s 94 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 94	sub SL2016-20 s 38
Taxis to be fitted with complying taximeters
s 95 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 95	sub SL2003‑32 s 6
Exemption from requirement to comply with taximeter standards
s 95A	ins SL2003‑32 s 6
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
Taximeters to be clearly visible
s 96 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Taxi service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled
s 97 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 97	sub SL2005‑39 s 18; SL2016-20 s 39
Drivers of wheelchair-accessible taxis to be trained
s 98 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 98	s (2), s (3) exp 1 March 2003 (s 98 (3))
Records of taxi drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator
s 99 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 99	sub SL2005‑39 s 19
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.65, amdt 1.91; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.33; SL2016-20 s 40, s 41; pars renum R49 LA
Keeping and inspection etc of records about taxis
s 100 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 100	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.16
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.66; SL2016-20 s 42, s 43
Arrangements with taxi networks
s 101 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 101	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
	om SL2016-20 s 44
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator to have equipment and arrangements with WTBS
s 101A hdg	am SL2016-20 s 45
s 101A	ins SL2012‑37 s 6
	am SL2016-20 s 45, s 46
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi operator—WTBS’s approved procedures and rules
s 101B	ins SL2016-20 s 47
Information to be displayed in taxis
s 102 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 102	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
Presence of security camera in taxi to be indicated
s 103	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.67; A2014‑49 amdt 1.44
	om SL2016-20 s 48
Airconditioning of taxis
s 104 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 104	om SL2016-20 s 48
Child restraint anchorages in taxis
s 105 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 105	om SL2016-20 s 48
Taxi roof sign indicating hiring availability
s 106 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 106	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
	om SL2016-20 s 48
Taxi must have identifying signs and livery
s 107 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 107	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.68
	(4), (5) exp 3 October 2006 (s 107 (5))
	sub SL2016-20 s 48
Offensive material etc in or on taxis
s 108	am SL2005‑4 amdt 1.17
	om SL2016-20 s 48
Stand-by taxis
s 109 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 109	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.69; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.34; SL2016-20 ss 49-51
Taxi network uniforms
s 110 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 110	om SL2016-20 s 52
Taxi operators to comply with service standard for lost property
s 111	om SL2016-20 s 52
Effect of noncompliance notices—taxi operators
s 112 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 112	sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.10; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.18
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.90
	om SL2016-20 s 52
Taxi drivers
sdiv 3A.2.3.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 53
Responsibility of drivers for condition of taxi
s 113 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 113	om SL2016-20 s 54
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—special responsibilities
s 114	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12; SL2012‑37 ss 7-9
	sub SL2016-20 s 54
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—connection to WTBS
s 115	sub SL2016-20 s 54
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—WTBS’s procedures and rules
s 116 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 116	sub SL2016-20 s 54
Carriage of animals in taxis
s 117 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 117	om SL2016-20 s 54
Responsibility of taxi drivers for lost property
s 118 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 118	om SL2016-20 s 54
Behaviour of taxi drivers generally
s 119 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 119	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
	om SL2016-20 s 54
Dress and conduct of taxi drivers
s 120 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 120	om SL2016-20 s 54
Drivers to remain in taxi
s 121 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 121	om SL2016-20 s 54
Use of taxi zones
s 122 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Temporary taxi zones
s 123 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Offence to park taxis on road for longer than 30 minutes
s 124 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Use of accredited taxi network by drivers
s 125 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 125	om SL2016-20 s 55
Road transport authority may approve WCBS’s procedures and rules
s 125A	ins SL2012‑37 s 10
	om SL2016-20 s 55
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver to comply with WCBS’s approved procedures and rules
s 125B	ins SL2012‑37 s 10
	om SL2016-20 s 55
Effect of noncompliance notices—taxi drivers
s 126 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 126	sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.13; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.19
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.90
	om SL2016-20 s 55
Taxi hirings
sdiv 3A.2.3.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 56
When a taxi hiring begins
s 127 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 127	sub SL2003‑32 s 7
When a taxi hiring ends
s 127A	ins SL2003‑32 s 7
	am SL2016-20 s 57
Meaning of fare—ch 3A
s 127B	ins SL2016-20 s 58
Soliciting for taxi hirings prohibited
s 128 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 128	om SL2016-20 s 59
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi driver—must preferentially accept hirings for wheelchair‑dependent people
s 129 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
	sub SL2016-20 s 60
s 129	am SL2012‑37 s 11
	am SL2016-20 ss 61-64; ss renum R49 LA
Directions by police officers or authorised people about acceptance and carrying out of hirings
s 130 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 130	om SL2016-20 s 65
How taxi hiring to be carried out
s 131 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 131	am SL2016-20 ss 66-69; ss renum R49 LA
Wheelchair passengers in wheelchair-accessible taxis
s 132 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 132	am SL2010‑5 s 47; A2013‑19 amdt 3.434
Where taxi drivers must stop
s 133 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 133	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.14
	sub SL2005‑39 s 20
	om SL2016-20 s 70
Operation of taxi roof sign by drivers
s 134 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 134	sub SL2003‑32 s 8
	om SL2016-20 s 70
Carriage of goods in taxis
s 135 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 135	om SL2016-20 s 70
Taxi driver waiting or instructed to return
s 136 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 136	am SL2003‑32 s 9; SL2016-20 s 71
Ending of taxi hiring by hirer
s 137 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Ending of taxi hiring by driver
s 138 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 138	am SL2010‑5 s 48; SL2016-20 s 72
Extra taxi passengers
s 139 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
Sharing taxis
s 140 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 140	am SL2003‑32 s 10; regs renum R5 LA (see SL2003‑32 s 11); SL2016-20 s 73
Meaning of multiple hiring of a taxi—subdiv 3A.2.3.3
s 140A	ins SL2016-20 s 74
Multiple hiring of taxis
s 141 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 141	am SL2016-20 s 75
Taxi fare deposits
s 142 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 142	sub SL2003‑32 s 12
Exemption from operation of taximeter and metered fares for certain hirings—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 142A hdg	sub SL2010‑7 amdt 1.35
s 142A	ins SL2003‑32 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; SL2016-20 s 76, s 77
Driver not to start taximeter before hiring begins
s 143 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 143	sub SL2003‑32 s 12
When driver must start taximeter
s 143A	ins SL2003‑32 s 12
	am SL2016-20 s 78, s 79
Operation of taximeter during hiring
s 143B	ins SL2003‑32 s 12
Operation of taximeter at end of hiring
s 143C	ins SL2003‑32 s 12
Driver to ask for correct fare
s 144 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 144	sub SL2003‑32 s 12
Payment of taxi fare
s 144A	ins SL2003‑32 s 12
Payment under taxi subsidy scheme
s 144B	ins SL2003‑32 s 12
	sub SL2016-20 s 80
Taxi fare not payable for avoidable delays
s 145 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 145	am A2013‑19 amdt 3.434
Conduct of taxi passengers
sdiv 3A.2.3.4 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 81
Offensive behaviour or language in taxis
s 146 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 146	om SL2016-20 s 82
Eating and drinking in taxis
s 148 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 148	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.15; A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
Restrictions on carriage of animals in taxis
s 149 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 149	om SL2016-20 s 82
Taxi passengers—soiled clothing etc
s 150 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 150	om SL2016-20 s 82
Intoxicated taxi passengers
s 151 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 151	om SL2016-20 s 82
Offender to get out of taxi when directed
s 152 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 152	om SL2016-20 s 82
Removal of people from taxis
s 153 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 153	om SL2016-20 s 82
Lost property found by taxi passengers
s 154 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 154	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.70
	om SL2016-20 s 82
Object—div 4.3.4A
s 154A	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
What is the ITO pilot period?
s 154B	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
Eligibility criteria
s 154C	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
ITO pilot—application to participate
s 154D	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
ITO pilot—decision on application
s 154E	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
Exemption for ITO pilot participants—Act, s 128 (1) (b)
s 154F	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
Review—div 4.3.4A
s 154G	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
Expiry—div 4.3.4A
s 154H	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
Meaning of wheelchair‑accessible taxi centralised booking service (WCBS)
s 154I	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
WCBS—minimum service standards
s 154J	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
WCBS—service contracts
s 154K	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
WCBS—entitlement to operate
s 154L	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
Offence—operate WCBS without entitlement
s 154M	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
Exemption for WCBS operator—Act, s 128 (1) (b)
s 154N	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
Other matters relating to taxi services
sdiv 3A.2.3.5 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 84
Declaration of ACT taxi region
s 155	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
	om SL2016-20 s 85
Standards about security cameras in taxis
s 156	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; A2013‑19 amdt 3.434; A2013‑44 amdt 3.179, amdt 3.180
	om SL2016-20 s 85
Interference with taxi security cameras and recordings
s 157 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 157	om SL2016-20 s 85
Standards for taximeters
s 158 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 158	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; A2013‑19 amdt 3.434; SL2016-20 s 86
Interference with taximeters
s 159 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 159	am A2013‑19 amdt 3.434
	om SL2016-20 s 87
Approval of wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training courses
s 162	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; SL2016-20 s 88
Exemption of certain taxis—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 163 hdg	sub SL2010‑7 amdt 1.36
s 163	sub SL2005‑4 s 11
	am SL2016-20 s 89
Ridesharing
pt 3A.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licences
div 3A.3.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—application
s 164 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
	sub SL2010‑7 amdt 1.37
s 164	sub SL2005‑4 s 11
	om SL2016-20 s 90
	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—further information
s 164A	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application
s 164B	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
	def affiliated driver ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def certificate of inspection ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def declared state of alert ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def declared state of emergency ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def jump-the-queue fee ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def medical fitness certificate ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def passenger number ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def required medical standards ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def rideshare vehicle suitability certificate ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def surge pricing ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def third-party property insurance policy ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
	def vehicle inspection station ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—licence labels
s 164C	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—conditions
s 164D	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—term
s 164E	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—form
s 164F	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—not transferable
s 164G	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—amendment initiated by authority
s 164H	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—amendment initiated by licensee
s 164I	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—application for renewal
s 164J	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—decision on application for renewal
s 164K	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	sub SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—must update name and address
s 164L	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence—surrender
s 164M	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licence and label—replacing when lost, stolen or destroyed
s 164N	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licensee—must make label available to rideshare driver
s 164O	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare vehicle licensee—must not advertise ridesharing
s 164P	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare drivers
div 3A.3.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare driver—must hold appropriate driver licence
s 164Q	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare driver—must only accept bookings from accredited transport booking service
s 164R	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare driver—must display label
s 164S	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare driver—must produce rideshare vehicle licence and label for inspection
s 164T	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Rideshare driver—advertising
s 164U	ins SL2016-20 s 91
Hire cars
pt 3A.4 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 92
Hire car licences
div 3A.4.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 93
Kinds of hire car licences
sdiv 3A.4.1.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 94
Hire car licences that may be issued
s 165 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 165	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.28
Hire car licensing
sdiv 3A.4.1.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 94
Application procedure for issue of hire car licences
s 166	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
Issue of hire car licences
s 167	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.16
	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	(7)-(9) exp 31 July 2005 (s 167 (9) and NI2005-226)
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.12; ss renum R13 LA; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88
Restricted hire car licences—issue of licence labels
s 168	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.28
	(2), (3) exp 10 March 2006 (s 168 (3))
Issue or amendment of hire car licence subject to conditions
s 169	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.28
Hire car licences—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative
s 170 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 170	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.14, amdt 1.28; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.88
Conditions of hire car licences
s 171 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 171	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
Form of hire car licences
s 172 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 172	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2016-20 s 96
Hire car licence-holders to notify change of name or address
s 173 hdg	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.29
s 173	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.15, amdt 1.28; A2009‑49 amdt 3.155; SL2016-20 s 97, s 98
Hire car licensee to comply with conditions
s 174 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 174	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.16
Replacement of hire car licence
s 175	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.17, amdt 1.28; A2012‑21 amdt 3.162; A2016‑18 amdt 3.189, amdt 3.190
Production of hire car licence
s 176 hdg 	bracketed note exp 31 December 2002 (s 4 (3))
s 176	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.18, amdt 1.28; SL2016-20 s 99
Surrender of hire car licence
s 177	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.18, amdt 1.28; A2012‑21 amdt 3.163; A2016‑18 amdt 3.191, amdt 3.192; SL2016-20 s 100
Stand‑by hire cars
sdiv 3A.4.1.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 101
Definitions—subdiv 3A.4.1.3
s 177A hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 102
s 177A	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	am SL2016-20 s 103
	def stand-by hire car ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	def stand-by hire car permit ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	def stand-by hire car permit label ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	def usual hire car ins SL2005‑39 s 21
Application for stand-by hire car permit
s 177B	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.19, amdt 1.28
Issue of stand-by hire car permit
s 177C	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.30; pars renum R26 LA; SL2010‑7 amdt 1.38; SL2013‑14 s 11
Form of stand-by hire car permit
s 177D	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.28, amdt 1.30
Issue, form and display of stand-by hire car permit label
s 177E	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.28, amdt 1.30
Conditions of stand-by hire car permit
s 177F	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
Stand-by hire cars—replacement of permit label
s 177G hdg	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.21
s 177G	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.21, amdt 1.22, amdt 1.28; A2012‑21 amdt 3.164; A2016‑18 amdt 3.193, amdt 3.194
Stand-by hire cars—production of permit by hire car driver
s 177H	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
Hire car services
div 3A.4.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 104
Meaning of hire car driver
s 178	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
Maintenance of hire cars
s 179	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 106
Hire car service operator—must tell authority about affiliation
s 180	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	sub SL2016-20 s 106
Hire car service operator—drivers to be licensed and skilled
s 181	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2005‑39 s 22
	sub SL2016-20 s 107
Records of hire car drivers etc to be maintained by accredited operator
s 182	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	sub SL2005‑39 s 23
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.71, amdt 1.91; SL2016-20 s 108, s 109; pars renum R49 LA
Accredited operator to tell road transport authority about records of hire car drivers etc
s 182A	ins SL2005‑39 s 23
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.91
Road transport authority may tell accredited operator about hire car drivers
s 182B	ins SL2005‑39 s 23
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.91
Keeping and inspection etc of records about hire cars
s 183	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.72; SL2016-20 s 110, s 111
Annual return of hiring statistics
s 184	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2013‑14 s 12
Restricted hire cars—carriage of duplicate licence
s 185	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Restricted hire cars—display of licence labels
s 186	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	(5), (6) exp 10 March 2006 (s 186 (6))
Restricted hire cars—replacement of licence label
s 187	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.23, amdt 1.28; A2012‑21 amdt 3.165; A2016‑18 amdt 3.195, amdt 3.196
Advertisements for hire car services to display accreditation number
s 188	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	(4), (5) exp 10 March 2007 (s 188 (5))
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Presence of security camera in hire car to be indicated
s 189	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.73; A2014‑49 amdt 1.44
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Airconditioning of hire cars
s 190	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2013‑14 s 13
Advertisements in or on hire cars
s 191	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2013‑14 s 13
Offensive material etc in or on hire cars
s 192	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Compliance with dress code of practice
s 193	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2013‑14 s 14
Hire car operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings
s 194	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.74, amdt 1.75; A2014‑49 amdt 1.44
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Hire car operators to comply with service standard for lost property
s 195	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Effect of noncompliance notices—hire car operators
s 196	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.90
	om SL2016-20 s 112
Responsibility of drivers for condition of hire car
s 197	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Responsibilities of hire car drivers for security cameras
s 198	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Restrictions on carriage of goods in hire cars
s 199	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Carriage of animals in hire cars
s 200	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Responsibility of hire car drivers for lost property
s 201	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Behaviour of hire car drivers generally
s 202	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Dress and conduct of hire car drivers
s 203	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2013‑14 s 15; ss renum R41 LA
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Restricted hire cars—production of duplicate licence by hire car driver
s 204	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Effect of noncompliance notices—hire car drivers
s 205	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.90
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Soliciting for hire car hirings prohibited
s 206	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Where hire car drivers must stop
s 207	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	sub SL2005‑39 s 25
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Extra hire car passengers
s 208	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Hire car fares
s 209	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Offensive behaviour or language in hire cars
s 210	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Eating and drinking in hire cars
s 211	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
	om SL2013‑14 s 16
Restrictions on carriage of animals in hire cars
s 212	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Hire car passengers—soiled clothing etc
s 213	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Intoxicated hire car passengers
s 214	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Offender to get out of hire car when directed
s 215	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Removal of people from hire cars
s 216	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Lost property found by hire car passengers
s 217	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.76
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Code of practice—dress of hire car drivers
s 218	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89
	om SL2013‑14 s 17
Standards about security cameras in hire car
s 219	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; A2013‑44 amdt 3.181, amdt 3.182
	om SL2016-20 s 115
Interference with hire car security cameras and recordings
s 220	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 115
Authorisation for vehicles for other purposes—Act, s 128 (1) (b)
s 221 hdg	sub SL2010‑7 amdt 1.39
s 221	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.89; SL2016-20 s 116, s 117; ss renum R49 LA
Bookable vehicles generally
pt 3A.5 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicles—security devices, etc
div 3A.5.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Definitions—div 3A.5.1
s 221A	ins SL2016-20 s 118
	def duress alarm ins SL2016-20 s 118
	def fitted ins SL2016-20 s 118
	def security camera ins SL2016-20 s 118
	def security device ins SL2016-20 s 118
Duress alarms in taxis
s 221B	ins SL2016-20 s 118
GPS tracking devices in bookable vehicles
s 221C	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Security cameras in taxis
s 221D	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Interfere with security device, etc
s 221E	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Security device standards
s 221F	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicles—fees and surcharges
div 3A.5.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Jump‑the‑queue fees prohibited for taxis
s 221G	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Up‑front tipping prohibited for taxis and ridesharing
s 221H	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle pricing during emergencies
s 221I	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Meaning of payment surcharge—div 3A.5.2
s 221J	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Methods of payment and maximum payment surcharges
s 221K	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Imposing more than the maximum payment surcharge
s 221L	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Collecting more than the maximum payment surcharge
s 221M	ins SL2016-20 s 118
NSW bookable vehicles in the ACT
div 3A.5.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Meaning of ACT region
s 221N	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Exemption for NSW bookable vehicles—ACT pick up, drop off outside ACT region—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 221O	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Exemption for NSW bookable vehicles—ACT pick up, drop off inside ACT region—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 221P	ins SL2016-20 s 118
NSW bookable vehicles in the ACT
div 3A.5.4 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Meaning of bookable vehicle licensee—pt 3A.5
s 221Q	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle licensee—offensive material in vehicle
s 221R	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle licensee—noncompliance notices
s 221S	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle drivers
div 3A.5.5 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—must have knowledge and skills
s 221T	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Knowledge and skills to be bookable vehicle driver
s 221U	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—carrying goods in vehicle
s 221V	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—carrying animals in vehicle
s 221W	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—offensive material in vehicle
s 221X	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—dropping off and picking up passengers
s 221Y	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—must not tout for passengers
s 222	orig s 222
	renum as s 320
	pres s 222
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—notifiable accidents
s 223	orig s 223
	renum as s 321
	pres s 223
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—noncompliance notices
s 224	orig s 224
	renum as s 322
	pres s 224
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle driver—directions by police officers or authorised people
s 225	orig s 225
	renum as s 323
	pres s 225
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle passengers
div 3A.5.6 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Immediate suspension of accreditation or licence
s 226	orig s 226
	renum as s 324
	pres s 226
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Effect of suspension of accreditation or licence
s 227	orig s 227
	renum as s 325
	pres s 227
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Return of certificate of accreditation or licence
s 228	orig s 228
	renum as 326
	pres s 228
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Bookable vehicle passenger—direction to get out of vehicle
s 229 hdg	am A2006‑26 s 19
s 229	orig s 229
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2006‑26 s 20, s 21
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 115 by A2006‑26 s 31
	pres s 229
	ins SL2016-20 s 118
Taxis
ch 4 hdg	om SL2016-20 s 34
Taxi networks
pt 4.1 hdg	om SL2016-20 s 35
Independent taxi booking services
pt 4.1A hdg	ins SL2015‑34 s 4
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences
pt 4.2 hdg	sub SL2006‑5 amdt 1.9
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Transferable leased taxi licences—issue
div 4.2.2 hdg	sub SL2006‑5 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Non-transferable leased taxi licences—issue
div 4.2.3 hdg	orig div 4.2.3 hdg
	renum as div 4.2.4 hdg
	prev div 4.2.3 hdg
	ins SL2006‑31 s 8
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Wheelchair-accessible taxi licences—issue
div 4.2.4 hdg	orig div 4.2.4 hdg
	renum as div 4.2.5 hdg
	prev div 4.2.4 hdg
	(prev div 4.2.3 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	renum SL2006‑31 s 9
	om SL2016-20 s 35
NSW cross-border taxi licences—issue
div 4.2.5 hdg	orig div 4.2.5 hdg
	renum as div 4.2.6 hdg
	prev div 4.2.5 hdg
	(prev div 4.2.4 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	renum SL2006‑31 s 9
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Renewal of taxi licences
div 4.2.6 hdg	orig div 4.2.6 hdg
	renum as div 4.2.7 hdg
	prev div 4.2.6 hdg
	(prev div 4.2.5 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	renum SL2006‑31 s 9
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Defined rights for certain taxi licences
div 4.2.7 hdg	orig div 4.2.7 hdg
	renum as div 4.2.8 hdg
	prev div 4.2.7 hdg
	(prev div 4.2.6 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 6
	renum SL2006‑31 s 9
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi licences—other provisions
div 4.2.8 hdg	(prev div 4.2.7 hdg)ins SL2006‑5 s 7
	renum SL2006‑31 s 9
	om SL2016-20 s 35
Taxi services
pt 4.3 hdg	om SL2016-20 s 36
Taxi operators
div 4.3.1 hdg	om SL2016-20 s 37
Taxi drivers
div 4.3.2 hdg	(prev div 1.1.2 hdg) renum R1 LA
	om SL2016-20 s 53
Taxi hirings
div 4.3.3 hdg	(prev div 1.1.3 hdg) renum R1 LA
	om SL2016-20 s 56
Conduct of taxi passengers
div 4.3.4 hdg	(prev div 1.1.4 hdg) renum R1 LA
	om SL2016-20 s 81
Independent taxi services
div 4.3.4A hdg	ins SL2012-1 s 4
	exp 1 March 2015 (s 154H)
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi centralised booking services
div 4.3.4B hdg	ins SL2012‑37 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 83
Other matters relating to taxi services
div 4.3.5 hdg	(prev div 1.1.5 hdg) renum R1 LA
	om SL2016-20 s 84
Ridesharing
ch 4A hdg	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
Preliminary
pt 4A.1 hdg	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
Interim rideshare booking services
pt 4A.2 hdg	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
Interim ridesharing arrangements
pt 4A.3 hdg	ins SL2015‑34 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 91
Hire cars
ch 5 hdg	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 92
Hire car licences
pt 5.1 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 93
Kinds of hire car licences
div 5.1.1 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 94
Hire car licensing procedure
div 5.1.2 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 94
Hire car licences—other provisions
div 5.1.2A hdg	ins SL2006‑5 amdt 1.13
	om SL2016-20 s 95
Stand-by hire cars
div 5.1.3 hdg	ins SL2005‑39 s 21
	om SL2016-20 s 101
Hire car services
pt 5.2 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 104
Preliminary
div 5.2.1 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 105
Hire car operators
div 5.2.2 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 105
Hire car drivers
div 5.2.3 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2005‑39 s 24
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Hire car hirings
div 5.2.4 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Conduct of hire car passengers
div 5.2.5 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 113
Other matters relating to hire car services
div 5.2.6 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	om SL2016-20 s 114
Demand responsive services
ch 6 hdg	orig ch 6 hdg
	renum as ch 8 hdg
	pres ch 6 hdg
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service authorisations
pt 6.1 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Application procedure for issue of authorisations
s 230	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 116 by A2006‑26 s 31
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 149, s 150
Issue of authorisations
s 231	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2006‑26 ss 22-25
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 117 by A2006‑26 s 31
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 149, s 150
Issue or amendment of authorisations subject to conditions
s 232	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2006‑26 s 26
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 118 by A2006‑26 s 31
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 149, s 151
Demand responsive service authorisations—procedure for imposition etc of conditions on authority’s initiative
s 233 hdg	am SL2016-20 s 151
s 233	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 119 by A2006‑26 s 31
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 ss 149-151
Conditions of authorisations
s 234	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2006‑26 s 27, s 28
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 120 by A2006‑26 s 31
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Form of authorisations
s 235	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am A2006‑26 s 29, s 30
	reloc to Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001 s 121 by A2006‑26 s 31
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 149
Authorisation labels—issue and display
s 236	orig s 236
	renum as s 500
	pres s 236
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 149, s 150
Authorisation labels—replacement
s 237	orig s 237
	renum as s 501
	pres s 237
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.166; A2016‑18 amdt 3.197, amdt 3.198; SL2016-20 s 149, s 150
Authorisation-holders to notify change of name or address
s 238	orig s 238
	renum as s 502
	pres s 238
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2009‑49 amdt 3.155; SL2016-20 s 119, s 149, s 150
Authorisation-holder to comply with conditions
s 239	orig s 239
	renum as s 503
	pres s 239
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Replacement of authorisation
s 240	orig s 240
	renum as s 504
	pres s 240
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.167; A2016‑18 amdt 3.199, amdt 3.200; SL2016-20 s 149, s 150
Production of authorisation
s 241	orig s 241
	renum as s 505
	pres s 241
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Surrender of authorisation
s 242	orig s 242
	renum as s 506
	pres s 242
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.168; A2016‑18 amdt 3.201, amdt 3.202; SL2016-20 s 149, s 150
Demand responsive service authorisations not transferable
s 243	orig s 243
	renum as s 507
	pres s 243
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive services
pt 6.2 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Preliminary
div 6.2.1 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Meaning of authorised operator and DRS vehicle driver—pt 6.2
s 244	orig s 244
	renum as s 508
	pres s 244
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service vehicle operators
div 6.2.2 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Maintenance of demand responsive service vehicles
s 245	orig s 245
	renum as s 509
	pres s 245
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Fleet and maintenance records for demand responsive service vehicles to be made
s 246	orig s 246
	renum as s 510
	pres s 246
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Notification of changes to demand responsive service vehicle fleet
s 247	orig s 247
	renum as s 511
	pres s 247
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Notifiable incidents involving demand responsive service vehicles
s 248	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 31 July 2005 (s 252 and NI2005-226)
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Condition of demand responsive service vehicles
s 249	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 31 July 2005 (s 252 and NI2005-226)
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service vehicle drivers to hold appropriate driver licence or authority
s 250	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 31 July 2005 (s 252 and NI2005-226)
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Records of demand responsive service vehicle drivers etc to be maintained by authorised operator
s 251	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 31 July 2005 (s 252 and NI2005-226)
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Authorised operator to tell road transport authority about records of demand responsive service vehicle drivers etc
s 252	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 31 July 2005 (s 252 and NI2005-226)
	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Road transport authority may tell authorised operator about demand responsive service drivers
s 253	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Keeping and inspection etc of records about demand responsive service vehicles
s 254	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 120
Display of notice about maximum number of passengers
s 255	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Accreditation details to be displayed on demand responsive service vehicles
s 256	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Advertisements for demand responsive services to display accreditation number
s 257	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Information about fares to be displayed in demand responsive service vehicle
s 258	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Presence of security camera in demand responsive service vehicle to be indicated
s 259	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2014‑49 amdt 1.44
Airconditioning of demand responsive service vehicles
s 260	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service vehicle livery
s 261	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	(4), (5) exp 3 October 2006 (s 261 (5))
Offensive material etc in or on demand responsive service vehicles
s 262	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Compliance with dress code of practice
s 263	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Authorised operator’s responsibilities for security camera recordings
s 264	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2014‑49 amdt 1.44
Authorised operators to comply with service standard for lost property
s 265	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Effect of noncompliance notices—authorised operators
s 266	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service vehicle drivers
div 6.2.3 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Requirements about demand responsive service vehicle drivers stopping for passengers
s 267	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Where demand responsive service vehicle drivers must stop on a road
s 268	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Maximum number of passengers in demand responsive service vehicles
s 269	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Wheelchair passengers in demand responsive service vehicles
s 270	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2010‑5 s 49
Responsibilities of demand responsive service vehicle drivers for security cameras
s 271	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Restrictions on carriage of goods in demand responsive service vehicles
s 272	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Responsibility of demand responsive service vehicle drivers for lost property
s 273	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Behaviour of demand responsive service vehicle drivers generally
s 274	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
Dress and conduct of demand responsive service vehicle drivers
s 275	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Responsibility of drivers for condition of demand responsive service vehicle
s 276	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Drivers to remain in vehicle
s 277	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a demand responsive service vehicle
s 278	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Effect of noncompliance notices—demand responsive service vehicle drivers
s 279	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service tickets
div 6.2.4 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Meaning of DRS ticket—div 6.2.4
s 279A	ins SL2016-20 s 121
Validity of demand responsive service tickets
s 280	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am SL2016-20 s 122
Valid demand responsive service ticket required for travel
s 281	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service tickets not transferable
s 282	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Damaged or changed demand responsive service tickets not to be used
s 283	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Concession tickets for demand responsive service vehicles
s 284	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Inspection and processing of demand responsive service tickets
s 285	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Conduct of demand responsive service vehicle passengers
div 6.2.5 hdg	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Conduct of people in demand responsive service vehicles generally
s 286	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
Demand responsive service vehicle seats for older people and people with disabilities
s 287	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Drinking of liquor in demand responsive service vehicles generally prohibited
s 288	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Eating and drinking in demand responsive service vehicles
s 289	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2009‑51 amdt 1.7
Getting on and getting off demand responsive service vehicles
s 290	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
No interference with demand responsive service vehicle equipment
s 291	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Throwing objects in or from demand responsive service vehicles
s 292	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Travel not allowed on certain parts of demand responsive service vehicle
s 293	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Property not to be removed from demand responsive service vehicles
s 294	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
No littering in demand responsive service vehicles
s 295	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Carriage of animals in demand responsive service vehicles
s 296	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Demand responsive service vehicle passengers—soiled clothing etc
s 297	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Intoxicated demand responsive service vehicle passengers
s 298	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Offender to get out of demand responsive service vehicle when directed
s 299	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Removal of people from demand responsive service vehicles
s 300	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Lost property found by demand responsive service vehicle passengers
s 301	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Other matters relating to demand responsive services
div 6.2.6 hdg	(prev div 6.2.7 hdg) ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	renum R17 LA
Name Territory may operate demand responsive service under—Act, s 82A
s 301A	ins A2006‑30 amdt 1.87
Code of practice—dress of demand responsive service vehicle drivers
s 302	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Standards about security cameras in demand responsive service vehicles
s 303	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
	am A2013‑44 amdt 3.183, amdt 3.184
Interference with demand responsive service vehicle security cameras and recordings
s 304	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
DRS vehicles—bus stop and bus zone authorities
s 305	ins SL2006‑32 s 10
Other matters relating to demand responsive services
div 6.2.7 hdg	renum as div 6.2.6 hdg
Driver authority cards
ch 7 hdg	sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	om A2006‑26 s 18
	ins SL2010‑7 s 39
Meaning of driver authority card––ch 7
s 306	ins SL2010‑7 s 39
Driver authority card to be displayed or shown
s 307	ins SL2010‑7 s 39
	am SL2016‑26 s 4; ss renum R51 LA
Production of driver authority card
s 308	ins SL2010‑7 s 39
Disciplinary action
ch 8 hdg	orig ch 8 hdg
	exp 1 March 2003 (s 186)
	prev ch 8 hdg
	renum as ch 9 hdg
	pres ch 8 hdg
	(prev ch 6 hdg) sub SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum as ch 8 hdg SL2006‑32 s 11
Small buses exemption
pt 8.1 hdg	renum as pt 9.1 hdg
General provisions
pt 8.2 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Modification of Act
pt 8.3 hdg	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 511)
Accreditations for restricted taxi services
pt 8.4 hdg	orig pt 8.4 hdg
	ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 31 July 2005 (s 252 and NI2005-226)
	prev pt 8.4 hdg
	renum as pt 9.4 hdg
Wheelchair-accessible taxi licences—issue to existing operators
pt 8.5 hdg	renum as pt 9.5 hdg
Restricted taxi licences for restricted cross border taxis
pt 8.6 hdg	renum as pt 9.6 hdg
Taxi network accreditations
pt 8.7 hdg	renum as pt 9.7 hdg
Meaning of service authority for ch 8
s 320 hdg	(prev s 222 hdg) am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.77
s 320	(prev s 222) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 s 8
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
	am SL2016-20 s 123; pars renum R49 LA
When authority may take action in relation to accreditations, licences and approvals
s 321 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 124
s 321	(prev s 223) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2005‑39 s 26, s 27; SL2006‑5 s 8; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.87
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.40; SL2016-20 ss 125-130
Action that may be taken in relation to service authorities
s 322 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 131
s 322	(prev s 224) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2005‑39 s 28; pars renum SL2005‑39 s 29; SL2006‑32 amdt 1.78, amdt 1.87
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
	am SL2016-20 s 132, s 133
Procedure for authority taking disciplinary action
s 323	(prev s 225) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.79
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
	am A2008‑37 amdt 1.441; ss renum R23 LA
Immediate suspension of service authority
s 324 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 134
s 324	(prev s 226) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.87
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
	am SL2010‑7 s 40; pars renum R27 LA
Effect of suspension of service authority
s 325 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 134
s 325	(prev s 227) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	sub SL2006‑5 amdt 1.24
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
Return of service authority certificate etc
s 326 hdg	sub SL2016-20 s 134
s 326	(prev s 228) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑32 s 9
	am A2012‑21 amdt 3.169; A2016‑18 amdt 3.203, amdt 3.204; SL2016-20 ss 135-137
Tracked vehicle—Act, dict, def vehicle, par (b)
s 327	ins SL2012-44 s 7
	om A2013‑19 amdt 3.432
Transitional provisions
ch 9 hdg	(prev ch 8 hdg) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑32 s 11
	om R34 LA
Small buses exemption
pt 9.1 hdg	(prev pt 8.1 hdg) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑32 s 12
	exp 1 July 2010 (s 500 (4))
Exemption of certain small buses—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 500 hdg	sub SL2010‑7 amdt 1.41
s 500	(prev s 236) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	am SL2006‑59 s 29
	exp 1 July 2010 (s 500 (4))
Definitions for pt 8.2
s 501	(prev s 237) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
	def commencement ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
	def General Act ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Application for transfer of private hire car operator’s licence
s 502	(prev s 238) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Suspended hire car licences
s 503	(prev s 239) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Pending applications for restricted hire vehicle operator’s licences
s 504	(prev s 240) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Variation of restricted hire car licence conditions
s 505	(prev s 241) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Review of decisions of authority
s 506	(prev s 242) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Noncompliance notices
s 507	(prev s 243) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Taxi network performance standards
s 508	(prev s 244) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Expiry of pt 8.2
s 509	(prev s 245) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 509)
Modification of Act, pt 9, s 90—Act, s 89
s 510	(prev s 246) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 511)
Expiry of pt 8.3
s 511	(prev s 247) ins SL2005‑4 s 12
	renum SL2006‑5 s 9
	exp 10 March 2006 (s 511)
Accreditations for restricted taxi services
pt 9.4 hdg	(prev pt 8.4 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	renum SL2006‑32 s 12
	exp 30 June 2008 (s 513)
Accreditations for restricted taxi services
s 512	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 June 2008 (s 513 (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Expiry—pt 9.4
s 513 hdg	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.80
s 513	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 June 2008 (s 513)
Wheelchair-accessible taxi licences—issue to existing operators
pt 9.5 hdg	(prev pt 8.5 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	renum SL2006‑32 s 12
	exp 30 September 2007 (s 518)
Application—pt 9.5
s 514 hdg	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.81
s 514	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 September 2007 (s 518)
Power to issue licence to existing wheelchair-accessible taxi operators
s 515	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	am SL2006‑31 amdt 1.19
	exp 30 September 2007 (s 518)
Notice to existing operators
s 516	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 September 2007 (s 518)
Issue of licence to existing operator
s 517	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 September 2007 (s 518)
Expiry—pt 9.5
s 518 hdg	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.82
s 518	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 September 2007 (s 518)
Restricted taxi licences for restricted cross border taxis
pt 9.6 hdg	(prev pt 8.6 hdg) ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	renum SL2006‑32 s 12
	exp 30 June 2008 (s 520)
Restricted taxi licences for restricted cross border taxis
s 519	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 June 2008 (s 520 (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Expiry—pt 9.6
s 520 hdg	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.83
s 520	ins SL2006‑5 s 10
	exp 30 June 2008 (s 520)
Taxi network accreditations
pt 9.7 hdg	(prev pt 8.7 hdg) ins SL2006‑26 s 32
	renum SL2006‑32 s 12
	exp 11 August 2011 (s 522)
Accreditations to operate taxi network
s 521	ins SL2006‑26 s 32
	exp 11 August 2011 (s 522)
Expiry—pt 9.7
s 522 hdg	sub SL2006‑32 amdt 1.84
s 522	ins SL2006‑26 s 32
	exp 11 August 2011 (s 522)
Miscellaneous
ch 10 hdg	ins SL2012-44 s 7
	om A2013‑19 amdt 3.432
Transitional—Road Transport (Taxi Industry Innovation) Legislation Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1)
ch 11 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Accreditation
pt 11.1 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Application for accreditation to operate taxi network to be application for accreditation to operate transport booking service
s 523	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Accreditation to operate taxi network to be accreditation to operate transport booking service
s 524	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Independent taxi operators taken to be accredited
s 525	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 November 2016 (s 525 (3))
Accepted service standards
s 526	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	(3), (4) for a transport booking service exp 1 November 2016 (s 526 (4) (a))
	(3), (4) for any other regulated service exp 1 February 2017 (s 526 (4) (b))
Transport booking services
pt 11.2 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Exemption for interim rideshare booking services—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 527	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Transport booking services
pt 11.3 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Defined right reserve list to be taxi licence waiting list
s 528	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Non‑transferable leased taxi licences to be standard taxi licences
s 529	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Wheelchair‑accessible taxi licences
s 530	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
NSW cross‑border taxi licences to expire
s 531	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Taxi drivers—knowledge and skills
s 532	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Standards about security cameras in taxis
s 533	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Ridesharing
pt 11.4 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Exemption for interim rideshare drivers—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 534	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Exemption for registered operators of interim rideshare vehicles—Act, s 128 (1) (a)
s 535	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Hire cars
pt 11.5 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Hire car drivers—knowledge and skills
s 536	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Demand responsive services
pt 11.6 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Applications for DRS authorisations
s 537	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Expiry
pt 11.7 hdg	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Expiry—ch 11
s 538	ins SL2016-20 s 138
	exp 1 August 2018 (s 538)
Service standards
sch 1 hdg	am SL2004‑47 s 27
	sub SL2005‑4 s 13; SL2016-20 s 139
Bus services
sch 1 pt 1.1	am SL2004‑47 s 28, s 29
	sub SL2005‑4 s 13
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.42
Transport booking services
sch 1 pt 1.2	am SL2003‑32 s 17, amdt 1.17; SL2004‑47 s 30, s 31
	sub SL2005‑4 s 13; SL2016-20 s 140
Taxi services
sch 1 pt 1.3 hdg	sub SL2006‑5 amdt 1.25; SL2016-20 s 141
sch 1 pt 1.3	am SL2004‑47 regs 32–36; pars renum R8 LA (see SL2004‑47 s 37)
	sub SL2005‑4 s 13
	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.26; SL2016-20 s 142, s 143
Rideshare services
sch 1 pt 1.3A	ins SL2016-20 s 144
Hire car services
sch 1 pt 1.4 hdg	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.27
	sub SL2016-20 s 145
sch 1 pt 1.4	sub SL2005‑4 s 13
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.43; SL2016-20 s 146
Restricted hire car services
sch 1 pt 1.5 hdg	am SL2006‑5 amdt 1.27
sch 1 pt 1.5	sub SL2005‑4 s 13
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.44
	om SL2016-20 s 147
Demand responsive services
sch 1 pt 1.6	ins SL2006‑32 s 13
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.45
Dictionary
dict	am SL2003‑32 amdt 1.18; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.20, amdt 1.21; SL2006‑31 amdt 1.22; SL2006‑32 s 14; A2009‑20 amdt 3.190; A2009‑49 admt 3.156; A2010‑18 amdt 3.84, amdt 3.85; A2012‑21 amdt 3.170; SL2012‑37 s 13; A2013‑19 amdt 3.433; A2015‑33 amdt 1.209
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def accepted service standard sub SL2004‑47 s 38
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def accreditation ins SL2003‑32 amdt 1.19
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def accredited om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.19
	def accredited operator sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.20; SL2016‑20 s 148
	def accredited taxi-cab operator ins SL2006‑5 s 11
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def accredited taxi network provider om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.21
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def accredited taxi network provider’s taxi booking service ins SL2012‑37 s 14
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def ACT region ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def ACT taxi region om SL2016-20 s 148
	def affiliated om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.21
	def affiliated driver ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def affiliated driver record ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def affiliated hire car driver ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def affiliated operator record ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def affiliated taxi driver ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def another jurisdiction om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.21
	def applicable vehicle standards ins SL2005‑4 amdt 1.22
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def applicant sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.22; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.23; SL2016-20 s 148
	def approved educational qualifications sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def approved minimum service standards ins SL2005‑4 s 14
	sub SL2012‑37 s 15
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def approved taxi network performance standard om SL2005‑4 amdt 1.24
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def approved wheelchair-accessible taxi driver training course sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def Australian Design Rule om A2010‑18 amdt 3.86
	def Australian Road Rules om A2010‑18 amdt 3.87
	def authorised examiner ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def authorised fixed-fare hiring ins SL2003‑32 s 13
	am SL2010‑7 amdt 1.46
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def authorised operator ins SL2006‑32 s 15
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def authorised person ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def available ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def availability determination ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def availability notice ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def beginning om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.23
	def begins ins SL2003‑32 amdt 1.23
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def bookable vehicle licensee ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def booking fee om SL2016-20 s 148
	def bus sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def bus driver sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def bus service om SL2016-20 s 148
	def bus stop om SL2005‑4 amdt 1.24
	def bus ticket sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def certificate of inspection ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def declared payment methods ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def declared state of alert ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def declared state of emergency ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def defined right ins SL2006‑5 s 11
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def disciplinary notice sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.25
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.87
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def drive sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def driver om A2010‑18 amdt 3.88
	def driver authority card ins SL2010‑7 amdt 1.47
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def driver licence ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def DRS ins SL2006‑32 s 15
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def DRS authorisation label ins SL2006‑32 s 15
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def DRS ticket ins SL2006‑32 s 15
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def DRS vehicle driver ins SL2006‑32 s 15
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def duplicate restricted hire car licence ins SL2005‑4 amdt 1.26
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def duress alarm ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def ending om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.24
	def ends ins SL2003‑32 amdt 1.24
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def executive officer ins SL2005‑4 amdt 1.26
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def fare sub SL2003‑32 s 14; SL2016-20 s 148
	def fare deposit sub SL2003‑32 s 15
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def fitted ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def fittings om SL2016-20 s 148
	def goods sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def hire car driver ins SL2005‑4 s 15
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def hirer sub SL2005‑4 s 16; SL2016-20 s 148
	def home address om A2009‑49 amdt 3.157
	def immediate suspension notice sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.27
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.85
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def in sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def independent taxi booking service ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def inspect om A2006‑26 s 33
	def interim rideshare booking service ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def interim rideshare booking service agreement ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def interim rideshare driver ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def interim rideshare driver agreement ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def interim rideshare vehicle ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def ITO pilot ins SL2012‑1 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def ITO pilot period ins SL2012‑1 s 5
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def ITSO approval ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def ITSO eligibility criteria ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def jump-the-queue fee ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def leased hire car licence ins SL2005‑4 s 17
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def licence om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.25
	def liquor am A2010‑43 amdt 1.66
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def mandatory disqualifying offence sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.28
	om SL2006‑59 s 30
	def maximum payment surcharge ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def medical fitness certificate ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def member ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def motor vehicle om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.25
	def multiple hiring sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def noncompliance notice sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.29
	om A2006‑26 s 33
	def non-transferable leased taxi licence ins SL2005‑31 s 18
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def NSW cross-border taxi ins SL2006‑5 s 11
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def NSW cross-border taxi licence ins SL2006‑5 s 11
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def operate sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def operating ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def passenger number ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def payment surcharge ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def perpetual taxi licence ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def pre-approval ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def pre-approval register ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def prescribed driver authority information ins SL2005‑39 s 30
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def proposed service standards ins SL2005‑4 s 17
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def public passenger service om SL2016-20 s 148
	def public passenger vehicle om R9 LA
	def public passenger vehicle policy ins SL2010‑7 amdt 1.48
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def public vehicle licence sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def public vehicle policy om SL2010‑7 amdt 1.49
	def recording om SL2016-20 s 148
	def registered vehicle ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def registration number sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def regular route service om SL2016-20 s 148
	def regulated service sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.26
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def relevant person sub SL2003‑32 amdt 1.27; SL2005‑4 amdt 1.30; SL2016-20 s 148
	def required medical standards ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def restricted hire car licence label ins SL2005‑4 amdt 1.31
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def restricted taxi om SL2016-20 s 148
	def restricted taxi licence om SL2016-20 s 148
	def restricted taxi service om SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare booking service ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare driver ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare service ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare vehicle ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare vehicle licence label ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def rideshare vehicle suitability certificate ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def road om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.28
	def road transport authority om SL2003‑32 amdt 1.28
	def road transport legislation om A2010‑18 amdt 3.88
	def security camera sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def security device ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def service authority sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.32
	am SL2006‑32 amdt 1.86, amdt 1.88
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def service contract ins SL2012‑37 s 16
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def service standard om SL2005‑4 amdt 1.33
	def service standards ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def standard taxi ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def standard taxi licence ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def stand-by hire car ins SL2005‑39 s 30
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def stand-by hire car permit ins SL2005‑39 s 30
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def stand-by hire car permit label ins SL2005‑39 s 30
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def stand-by taxi sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def surge pricing ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi booking service om SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi licence om SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi network om SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi licence waiting list ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi service sub SL2012‑1 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def taxi zone sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def third-party property insurance policy ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def time of effect sub SL2005‑4 amdt 1.34
	om A2006‑26 s 33
	def tour and charter service om SL2016-20 s 148
	def transferable leased taxi licence ins SL2006‑5 s 11
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def usual hire car ins SL2005‑39 s 30
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def vehicle inspection station ins SL2015‑34 s 6
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def vehicle standards om SL2005‑4 amdt 1.35
	def WCBS ins SL2012‑37 s 16
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def WCBS operator ins SL2012‑37 s 16
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def WCBS’s approved procedures ins SL2012‑37 s 16
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def WCBS’s approved rules ins SL2012‑37 s 16
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def wheelchair sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def wheelchair-accessible taxi sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def wheelchair-accessible taxi booking service (WTBS) ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def wheelchair‑accessible taxi centralised booking service (WCBS) ins SL2012‑37 s 16
	om SL2016-20 s 148
	def wheelchair-accessible taxi licence ins SL2006‑5 s 11
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def wheelchair-dependent person ins SL2003‑32 s 16
	sub SL2016-20 s 148
	def WTBS ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def WTBS operator ins SL2016-20 s 148
	def WTBS’s approved procedures and rules ins SL2016-20 s 148

5	Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.  
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register.  A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1.  Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical. 

Republication No	Amendments to	Republication date	
1	not amended	1 March 2002	
2	not amended	1 January 2003	
3	not amended	1 March 2003	
4	not amended	2 March 2003	
5	SL2003‑32	23 September 2003	
6	SL2003‑43	11 November 2003	
7	SL2003‑43	2 July 2004	
8	SL2004‑47	10 September 2004	
9	SL2004‑47	2 November 2004	
10	SL2005‑4	9 March 2005	
11	SL2005‑4	13 December 2005	
12	SL2005‑39	15 December 2005	
13	SL2006‑5	7 March 2006	
14	SL2006‑5	11 March 2006	
15	A2006‑30	1 July 2006	
16	SL2006‑31	2 July 2006	
17	SL2006‑32	3 July 2006	
18	SL2006‑32	4 October 2006	
19	SL2006‑59	1 January 2007	
20	SL2006‑59	11 March 2007	
21*	SL2006‑59	1 October 2007	
22	SL2006‑59	1 July 2008	
23	A2008‑37	2 February 2009	
24	A2009‑20	22 September 2009	
25	A2009‑49	17 December 2009	
26	SL2010‑5	15 March 2010	
27	SL2010‑7	17 March 2010	
28	SL2010‑7	7 April 2010	
29	A2010‑18	3 June 2010	
30	A2010‑18	2 July 2010	
31	A2010‑43	1 December 2010	
32*	A2010‑43	9 December 2010	
33	SL2011‑2	28 January 2011	
34	SL2011‑2	12 August 2011	
35	SL2011‑32	1 February 2012	
36	SL2012‑1	1 March 2012	
37	A2012‑21	5 June 2012	
38	SL2012‑37	11 September 2012	
39	SL2012‑44	20 December 2012	
40	A2013‑19	14 June 2013	
41	SL2013-14	1 July 2013	
42	A2013-44	25 November 2013	
43	A2014‑49	17 November 2014	
44	A2014‑49	2 March 2015	
45	SL2015-11	16 April 2015	
46	A2015-33	14 October 2015	
47	SL2015-34	30 October 2015	
48	A2016-18	27 April 2016	
49	SL2016-20	1 August 2016	
50	A2016‑49	24 August 2016	
51	SL2016‑26	9 September 2016	
6	Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.  The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect.  The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.

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