Community transport plays an important role in the passenger transport system in Tasmania, assisting Tasmanians who need transport to access services and to participate in community life.

The Review

DIER is working with the Department of Health and Human Services and the community sector to review Community Transport, in terms of developing a framework to ensure the continuing safety of clients, drivers and operators into the future.

Currently, Community Transport services are operating under a temporary exemption from some elements of the legislation governing passenger transport services relating to small vehicles and driver licensing. During the period of the exemptions, DIER is undertaking a review of issues relevant to this legislation to ensure the safety of the community is properly recognised in the management and delivery of services in the longer term.