Queensland Consolidated Regulations

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) STANDARD 2010 - SCHEDULE 3

SCHEDULE 3 – Maintaining particular relevant vehicles in a clean, tidy and comfortable condition and other vehicle requirements

Part 1 - Vehicle requirements

1 Vehicle requirements

(1) This section states the requirements that a vehicle used to provide the following relevant service must comply with for section 30 (2) (a) of this standard—

(a) a general route service that uses a bus to provide the service;

(b) a school service that uses a bus to provide the service.

(2) Body panels must not be excessively dented.

(3) Exterior paintwork must not be excessively scratched, dirty or discoloured, so as to detract from the vehicle’s general appearance.

(4) If the vehicle is a bus, any non-illuminated destination sign displayed on the bus must be clearly visible and legible.

Part 2 - Way to maintain vehicle

2 Way to maintain vehicle

Sections 3 to 5 state the way a vehicle used to provide the following relevant service must be maintained for section 30 (3) of this standard—

(a) a general route service that uses a bus to provide the service;

(b) a school service that uses a bus to provide the service.

3 Seating

(1) Seat covers must not be torn or frayed and must be kept clean.

(2) Seat springs must not be broken or sagging.

(3) Seatbelt webbing must not be shabby or dirty.

4 Interior appearance and fittings

(1) Interior trim panels must not be loose or missing and must be in good condition.

(2) Interior trim must not be soiled or dusty so as to cause discomfort to a passenger or soil clothing.

(3) The interior compartment must be free of odour.

(4) Floor coverings must be clean and intact.

(5) The luggage compartment must be clean and tidy.

(6) If the vehicle is a bus—

(a) window adornments, for example, curtains, must be clean; and

(b) the disembark light must work; and

(c) interior safety padding must be in good condition; and

(d) buzzers or bells for requesting the bus to stop must be in working order.

5 Windscreen

The windscreen must be clean.