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.