36Passenger service contracts

36 Passenger service contracts

36 Passenger service contracts

(1) TfNSW may enter into a passenger service contract on behalf of the State for the provision of a public passenger service with an accredited operator of a public passenger service or the operator of a public passenger service who is not required to be accredited under this Act.

(2) TfNSW may enter into a passenger service contract that is subject to a condition precedent that requires a party to obtain an accreditation to operate a public passenger service.

(3) A passenger service contract may relate to, but is not limited to, any of the following—

(a) a particular area or route,

(b) one or more modes of transport,

(c) services for specified passengers or classes of passengers.

(4) TfNSW may invite passenger service contracts by tender or in any other manner TfNSW thinks fit.

(5) A passenger service contract is to specify the term of the contract.

(6) A passenger service contract is not to provide a right to renew the contract.

(7) A passenger service contract may provide for the operator of the public passenger service to have the first right to negotiate a further contract, subject to meeting any specified requirements.

(8) A passenger service contract must provide for the performance standards to be met by the operator of the public passenger service.