❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on safety inspection requirements for different types of omnibus licenses, particularly regarding 'special licenses'. The answer clarifies inspection and maintenance requirements for all omnibus licenses.
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(b) are all TC licence holders required to undergo annual safety inspections by ‘going over the pits’; (c) are these special license operators also required to undergo these annual safety inspections; (d) if not, why not; and (e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
(c) are these special license operators also required to undergo these annual safety inspections; (d) if not, why not; and (e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
(d) if not, why not; and (e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
(e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
The Transport Coordination Act 1966 provides for the granting of an omnibus licence where a vehicle (other than a taxi) is used to carry passengers for hire and reward. There are 6 types of omnibus licences issued by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure: Tour and charter licences (TC licence) Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) licences Novelty licences (i.e. motor cycle tours) Safari Tour licences Transfer Services licences Small Charter Vehicle licences There are no restrictions on the number of omnibus licences that can be issued. In relation to the specific questions raised by the Member, all licensed omnibuses are required to undergo an annual roadworthiness (pit) inspection. In addition, all licensed omnibuses, with the exception of novelty services and Small Charter Vehicles, are required to comply with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s vehicle maintenance plan.
In relation to the specific questions raised by the Member, all licensed omnibuses are required to undergo an annual roadworthiness (pit) inspection. In addition, all licensed omnibuses, with the exception of novelty services and Small Charter Vehicles, are required to comply with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s vehicle maintenance plan.
(c) are these special license operators also required to undergo these annual safety inspections; (d) if not, why not; and (e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
(d) if not, why not; and (e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
(e) if not, how does your Department ensure these licensed buses are roadworthy?
The Transport Coordination Act 1966 provides for the granting of an omnibus licence where a vehicle (other than a taxi) is used to carry passengers for hire and reward. There are 6 types of omnibus licences issued by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure: Tour and charter licences (TC licence) Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) licences Novelty licences (i.e. motor cycle tours) Safari Tour licences Transfer Services licences Small Charter Vehicle licences There are no restrictions on the number of omnibus licences that can be issued. In relation to the specific questions raised by the Member, all licensed omnibuses are required to undergo an annual roadworthiness (pit) inspection. In addition, all licensed omnibuses, with the exception of novelty services and Small Charter Vehicles, are required to comply with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s vehicle maintenance plan.
In relation to the specific questions raised by the Member, all licensed omnibuses are required to undergo an annual roadworthiness (pit) inspection. In addition, all licensed omnibuses, with the exception of novelty services and Small Charter Vehicles, are required to comply with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s vehicle maintenance plan.
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Answered
17 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
42 days
It is not clear what the Member is referring to in relation to “special licences”.
The Transport Coordination Act 1966 provides for the granting of an omnibus licence where a vehicle (other than a taxi) is used to carry passengers for hire and reward. There are 6 types of omnibus licences issued by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure:
Tour and charter licences (TC licence)
Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) licences
Novelty licences (i.e. motor cycle tours)
Safari Tour licences
Transfer Services licences
Small Charter Vehicle licences
There are no restrictions on the number of omnibus licences that can be issued.
In relation to the specific questions raised by the Member, all licensed omnibuses are required to undergo an annual roadworthiness (pit) inspection. In addition, all licensed omnibuses, with the exception of novelty services and Small Charter Vehicles, are required to comply with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s vehicle maintenance plan.
The Transport Coordination Act 1966 provides for the granting of an omnibus licence where a vehicle (other than a taxi) is used to carry passengers for hire and reward. There are 6 types of omnibus licences issued by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure:
Tour and charter licences (TC licence)
Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) licences
Novelty licences (i.e. motor cycle tours)
Safari Tour licences
Transfer Services licences
Small Charter Vehicle licences
There are no restrictions on the number of omnibus licences that can be issued.
In relation to the specific questions raised by the Member, all licensed omnibuses are required to undergo an annual roadworthiness (pit) inspection. In addition, all licensed omnibuses, with the exception of novelty services and Small Charter Vehicles, are required to comply with the Department for Planning and Infrastructure’s vehicle maintenance plan.
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