Public Transport Safety Victoria, State Government of Victoria, Australia.

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Image of an bus on Hoddle Street, MelbournePTSV is the public transport safety regulator for Victoria. We regulate the safety of all train, tram and bus operations in Victoria.

Through this site, PTSV aims to promote the continuous improvement of public transport safety in Victoria.






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Latest news and alerts

Victoria's tourist and heritage rail operators reach accreditation milestone
1 JUL | From today, 17 existing tourist and heritage accredited rail operators (AROs) have been re-accredited to operate in Victoria under the Rail Safety Act 2006 (Vic). This has been an intensive transition process for AROs who have had to submit material to PTSV over predetermined milestones to ensure they meet the requirements of the Act.
Go to the tourist & heritage operators page for more information>

Changes to bus and rail accreditation fees
1 JUL | Bus and rail accreditation fees have increased from today in line with the rise in the 'value of a fee unit' under the Monetary Units Act 2004 (Vic).
Go to the bus accreditation fees page>
Go to the rail accreditation fees page>

Closing soon - Join PTSV in the role of Principal Policy Officer
30 JUN | The Principal Policy Officer role requires a proven track record in innovative leadership and making an impact in areas of policy development. Applications close 3 July.
For more information and to apply go to the Careers with the Victorian Government website>

Bus Safety News Issue 12 (June 2009) released
19 JUN | PTSV has released the June issue of Bus Safety News, a quarterly newsletter for accredited bus operators and the wider bus industry in Victoria.
Download the Bus Safety News from the bus safety publications page>

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