Queensland Consolidated Regulations

TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (PASSENGER TRANSPORT) STANDARD 2000 - SCHEDULE 3

(1) This section states the requirements that a vehicle used to provide the following relevant service must comply with for section 29(2)(a)--

(a) a taxi service;

(b) a limousine service;

(c) a general route service, or 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.

(5) If the vehicle is a taxi--

(a) the fare sticker must be fixed to the taxi; and

(b) the taximeter, if fitted, must be working; and

(c) the fleet number of the taxi must be clearly displayed in the interior and on the exterior of the taxi.

Sections 3 to 5 state the way a vehicle used to provide the following relevant service must be maintained for section 29(3)--

(a) a taxi service;

(b) a limousine service;

(c) a general route service, or school service, that uses a bus to provide the service.

(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.

(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.

(7) If the vehicle is a taxi--

(a) a safety screen, if fitted, must be clean and intact; and

(b) a cargo barrier, if fitted, must be clean and intact.

The windscreen must be clean.