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4. 4 ‘Business Use’ Registration

The department requires that all vehicles participating in this program must have a current

‘business use’ registration in the State or Territory where the vehicle is garaged (where

the nominated vehicle is not otherwise used for substantially private purposes)

Q: Are or will all vehicles offered for use registered for “business use”?

5. 5 Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance - ‘Business Use’

The department requires that all vehicles operating under the Assisted School Travel

Program MUST be covered by a current comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy

which covers damage caused by all drivers utilising the vehicle in the provision of the

Service. (Note: Taxi insurance should be as per the Special Conditions at Schedule

4 to Part D of the EOI)

Q: Do or will all vehicles offered for use have comprehensive motor vehicle insurance for

“business use”?

6. 6 Vehicle Age

The department requires that any vehicle participating in the program does not exceed 15

years of age at any point during the validity of the Eligible Service Providers (ESP) list.

Taxicabs and Hire Cars are exempt from this requirement and must comply with the

requirements of the

Passenger Transport Act

1990. Contractors will be required to identify

replacement vehicle/s once the nominated vehicle has exceeded the 15 year age

requirement. The department may, at its discretion, consider granting exemptions from

this vehicle age requirement in circumstances where vehicles over 15 years of age have

been modified, are well maintained or have been assessed as fit for the purpose of

providing transport services, for example, a bus that has been fitted out to carry

wheelchairs. The department requires that any modifications to vehicles must have a

current (less than 3 years old) Engineering Certificate from a Roads and Maritime

Services recognised engineering signatory, covering all modifications, including restraint

systems, lifts and ramps.

Vehicles with wheelchair carrying capacity must also meet the following requirements:

all wheelchair restraint systems MUST include occupant restraints and be

used and fitted in accordance with Australian/New Zealand Standard™

AS/NZS 10542.1:2009. Instructions for use on the restraint system MUST be

clearly displayed in a prominent position within the vehicle; and

ii.

all vehicles with hoist and lift mechanisms must not obstruct any passenger

access and egress and must satisfy Australian/New Zealand Standard™

Hoist and ramps for people with disabilities – Vehicle-

AS/NZS 3856.1:1998

mounted.

Any other modification to vehicles, for example, additional seats, changing of seating

arrangements, must be in accordance with the relevant Australian Design Rule and

relevant Australian Standards and certified by a Roads and Maritime Services recognised

engineering signatory.

Any costs associated with requirements for certification regarding modifications or fitness

for purpose must be met be the respondent. ESP status and any allocated Runs will be

withdrawn if vehicles exceed 15 years of age and an exemption has not been granted by

the department. Age of taxicabs must comply with the requirements of the Passenger

Transport Act 1990.

Q: Are or will all vehicles offered for use be 15 years of age or less?

7. 7 Vehicle Restraints

For the safety and comfort of travelling students and driver, it is a legislative requirement

NSW Department of Education & Communities Assisted School Travel Program

Locked Bag 9, Wollongong East NSW 2520

Telephone: 1300 338 278

Website:

Email:

generalenquiries.astp@det.nsw.edu.au

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August 2014

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