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Passenger Transport Act

 

The Passenger Transport Act 1990 (New South Wales) Regulations apply to public transport (including buses, ferries and taxis) and allow assistance animals to accompany their users when using public transport. The Rail Safety Act 1993 (New South Wales) Regulation allows assistance animals to accompany their users on trains. This legislation also allows assistance animals in training to travel on all forms of public transport. Complaints about unfair treatment when using public transport in New South Wales can be lodged with the  Transport Information Line by telephoning 131500 or in writing on their web site.

Relevant sections of the New South Wales legislation include:

• Passenger Transport Regulation 2007 - Reg 52: Allows guide dogs to travel on buses, taxis and ferries.
  
• Rail Safety (General) Regulation 2003 - Reg 46: Allows guide dogs to travel on trains.
  

The Companion Animals Act 1998 and state and federal anti-discrimination laws also apply to all forms of public transport.