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Bus Driver Authority Licence

Get Your Bus Driver Authority | Become a Professional Bus Driver in NSW

Ready to start a rewarding career as a bus driver? Todd’s Sydney Truck Licence provides the approved training and guidance you need to successfully apply for your NSW Bus Driver Authority. This authority is mandatory for anyone driving a bus for hire or reward in New South Wales.

✅ Step 1: Check Your Eligibility for a Bus Driver Authority

Before you apply, you must ensure you meet the following strict criteria set by Transport for NSW:

Age & Licence:Be at least 20 years of age and hold a current, unconditional NSW driver licence (Class C, LR, MR, HR, or HC).
Experience:Have held an unrestricted Australian driver licence for at least 12 months in the last 2 years.
Medical Fitness:Pass a medical examination with your GP using the official Medical Assessment Form.
Legal Status:Be a lawful Australian resident, citizen, or have a valid visa permitting you to work.
Good Character:Be of good repute. TfNSW will conduct a criminal history check to ensure you are a fit and proper person to drive a public passenger vehicle.

📝 Step 2: Enrol in Our Approved Bus Driver Authority Course

Once you confirm your eligibility, enrol in the approved Bus Driver Authority course at Todd’s Sydney Truck Licence. Our course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to pass the assessment and become a safe, professional driver.

Our Course Includes:
One-on-one training and assessmentto ensure personal attention.
A comprehensive one-day, classroom-based coursecovering all fundamentals.
In-depth knowledge of the laws and regulationsrelating to public passenger vehicles.
Training on customer service, safety, and your responsibilitiesas a professional driver.

🎓 Step 3: Receive Your Proficiency Certificate

Upon successful completionof our training course, you will be issued a “Certificate of Proficiency”. This is a mandatory document required for your application to Transport for NSW.

📋 Step 4: Lodge Your Application with Transport for NSW

With your certificate in hand, you can now lodge your complete application. You must submit the following documents:
Completed and signed Driver Authority Application Form.
Completed Medical Assessment Formfrom your doctor.
Photocopy of your current driver licence.
Two (2) recent passport-sized colour photographs(65mm x 65mm).
Your Proficiency Certificatefrom Todd’s Sydney Truck Licence.
Proof of identity (e.g., Birth Certificate, Passport, or Citizenship Certificate).
The required application fee(via cheque, money order, or other accepted payment method).

✅ Step 5: Receive Your Authority

Transport for NSW will process your application, conduct their checks, and if successful, forward your official Bus Driver Authorityto you. You are not permitted to drive a bus for hire or reward until you receive this physical authority.

Start Your Journey as a Professional Bus Driver Today!

Navigating the Bus Driver Authority process can be complex, but you don't have to do it alone. Todd's Sydney Truck Licence simplifies the journey with expert training and clear guidance every step of the way.
Call Todd's Sydney Truck Licence today to check your eligibility and book your spot in our next Bus Driver Authority course!