Bus travel for Departmental activities
If a bus or coach is fitted with seatbelts, the law requires all passengers to use the available restraint.
All new buses manufactured since August 1997 are required to be fitted with the following safety features: specially designed seats with extra padding, improved padding on interior walls and stanchions, improved mirror systems and door safety systems.
The inclusion of seatbelts is not part of the requirements. However, some buses and coaches may be fitted with seatbelts.
Generally coaches will have no capacity for students to stand. When hiring buses or coaches, schools should liaise with the bus company to determine the seating and standing capacity of each bus.
Schools with enquiries about issues relating to bus transport should contact the NSW Ministry of Transport.
Contact details for regional NSW Ministry of Transport offices
Parramatta office:
Email mail@transport.nsw.gov.au
Website www.transport.nsw.gov.au
Timetable information www.131500.com.au
Phone 02 9891 8900 or toll free 1800 227 774
Fax 02 9891 8999
Address
Newcastle office:
Email mail@transport.nsw.gov.au
Website www.transport.nsw.gov.au
Timetable information www.131500.com.au
Phone 02 4929 7006 or toll free 1800 049 983
Fax 02 4929 6288
Address
Wollongong office:
Email mail@transport.nsw.gov.au
Website www.transport.nsw.gov.au
Timetable information www.131500.com.au
Phone 02 4224 3333 or toll free 1800 049 961
Fax 02 4226 4117
Address
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