Under the new Victorian bus accreditation scheme announced last year, operators of buses for people requiring ‘special care or support due to age or disability’ were required to install accredited bus number plates by 1 March 2023.  

NDS advocated strongly for an exemption for disability services, arguing that the administrative burden and costs of compliance would significantly outweigh any benefits for passengers.  

In response, Safe Transport Victoria released a Number Plate Guide that outlines the exemptions.