Clarence City Council has an 22-seat community bus that takes people of all ages to social, recreational, and cultural activities in and around our city. The bus is a service for community groups in Clarence who find it difficult to access other forms of transport.

The Clarence community bus would not be able to operate without the generous support of volunteer drivers, who enable the bus to be available to community groups as often as possible.

Please note, if you hold a relevant Heavy Vehicle Licence but do not hold a current Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Ancillary Certificate, we may be able to provide financial assistance to help you acquire one.

New Volunteer Community Bus Driver Expression of Interest

Use this form to register your interest in becoming a community bus driver in Clarence. Please outline your driving experience, license details and availability.

Expression of Interest

Personal details

Name(Required)
Address(Required)

Licence details

A minimum licencing requirement for the community bus is a Light rigid (LR) licence.
Please include your licence number and the class of your licence.
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Certificate Number and Type. In some circumstances, Council may be able to assist with obtaining an Ancillary Certificate to drive a public passenger vehicle.
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Driving experience

Availability

Details of this agreement

Legislation relating to the provision of public passenger transport services in Tasmania has required Council to undergo an Accreditation process under the direction of the Tasmanian Transport Operator Accreditation Board in conjunction with the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources.
Council is therefore required to abide by procedures that are outlined in the Transport Operator Accreditation (TOA) manual in respect to the Community Bus Service provided. We would like to take this opportunity in advising you of the Conditions for the use of the Community Bus.
A. All drivers are to have the current licences required for driving the Community Bus. B. The Community Bus is to be used in accordance with Council policy. C. Drivers shall comply with all legislation related to the use of Community Bus and follow Transport and Road Rules at all times. Drivers are responsible for any offences committed whilst driving the Community Bus. D. Drivers acknowledge that they are required to be available to drive the community bus for a minimum of 1 booking per month. E. Alcohol is not to be consumed in or adjacent to the Community Bus. F. Smoking is not permitted on the Community Bus. G. Drivers are responsible for the prompt reporting of any incident, accident or damage involving the Community Bus within their control. This report must be made directly to the Workshop Coordinator. H. Drivers must be aware of: Pre-Departure Inspections, Mechanical Faults/Defects Report, Incident Report Forms, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Contact Numbers, Contingency Plan for Vehicle Breakdown, Managing Passenger Behaviour and Health & Safety Policy.
An information pack, training and instruction will be provided if council was able to use your services as a voluntary driver. Once again, thank you for your interest in becoming a voluntary driver for our community bus. Should you require further information in relation to the Community Bus, please call 6217 9500.

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