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

Bus accreditation fees

On this page: Application fees for accreditation | Annual fees | Fees exemptions | Method of payment

Bus operator accreditation fees are calculated using the formula provided in the Public Transport Competition Regulations 1999 (Vic).

The formula references the term 'fee unit', the value of which is established under the Monetary Units Act 2004 (Vic). The value of a fee unit for the 2009-2010 financial year is $11.69. All fees are exempt from GST.

Application fees for accreditation

For new applicants for accreditation, the application fee payable depends on the type of accreditation sought:


  • Scheduled Passenger Service
  • Tour/Charter


$467.60

  • Private Bus Service
  • Courtesy Bus Service
  • Hire/drive service


$274.70

Annual fees


  • Scheduled Passenger Service
  • Tour/Charter

Annual fee $233.80

(which includes the first bus)

Plus $64.30 for each additional bus


  • Private Bus Service
  • Courtesy Bus Service
  • Hire/drive service

Annual fee of $157.80

(which includes the first bus)

Plus $40.90 for each additional bus

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Fees exemptions

Accredited philanthropic bodies who operate private bus services in connection with the activities of the philanthropic body may apply for a fee exemption. Applications should be sent to:

Public Transport Safety Victoria

PO Box 2797
Melbourne Victoria 3001

Method of payment

There are three ways to pay bus accreditation fees:
  • Mail a cheque together with the invoice to PTSV, payable to the Department of Transport.
  • Fill out your credit card (MasterCard or Visa only) details on the invoice and mail or fax to PTSV.
  • Payment by electronic transfer can be arranged by contacting PTSV directly.

Refer to your invoice for further details or contact us.




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