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Information bulletins are published as an interpretation of transport legalisation and departmental policy. The documents should not be used as a reference to a point of law. Public transport operators, drivers or interested persons can clarify any information contained in these bulletins by contacting the nearest passenger transport office.

Select from the links below to view the current information bulletins:

Latest updates

DateInformation bulletinDescription of update
30 April 2012 Updated to provide clarification of definitions and to include specific examples.
5 April 2012 PT09/04.12 Limousine Service Update to service area maps.

29 February 2012

PT330 — The Authorised Queensland Taxi Driver Display Card

Updated to reflect which areas now have the Authorised Queensland Taxi Driver Display Card (AQTDDC).
16 December 2011

Updated to reflect recent amendments to Schedule 1 of the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2010.

1. The maximum age for a heavy vehicle bus that is an open classification vehicle has been changed from 15 to 25 years, and

2. The minimum age a heavy vehicle bus that is an open, regional or local classification vehicle may have an application for a 5 year life extension made has been changed from 13 to 18 years.

Please note: the identification numbering of vehicle standards information bulletins is changing from VSA to VS (Vehicle Standards) for consistency.

3 November 2011 Updated with new legislative requirements for Taxi Service Bailment Agreements.
17 August 2011 Updated with changes relating to the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000.
16 August 2011 General Services – PT101 The definition of a Tourist Transfer Service has been amended to remove the text 'or a place prescribed under a regulation' after accommodation house.
18 July 2011 Operator Accreditation for Taxis – PT203 Set pay-ins and the need for operator accreditation.
13 July 2011 Operator accreditation training – PT211 Update on Registered Training Organisations and competencies required.
11 July 2011 Passenger Transport audit checklist – PT210 Information on fatigue management has been expanded.
29 June 2011 Public passenger vehicle type, age and use standards – VSA11 Removed reference to the term 'Resort Area' under the heading 'Vehicles Used in Wilderness Areas'.
24 June 2011 Driver authorisation for taxi services – PT303 Includes the new training competency codes.
22 June 2011 Fatigue management – PT21 Provides further clarification on how drivers and operators can manage fatigue.
27 April 2011 One-off limousine licence surrender Reviewed and updated.
17 February 2011 One-off limousine licence surrender New information bulletin.
2 February 2011 Amended references to the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2000 to Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Standard 2010 due to the recent remake of the Standard.

Last reviewed: 09 August 2011