28Operator may impose conditions

28 Operator may impose conditions

(1)  Subject to this regulation, an accredited operator of a passenger transport service may make travelling on that passenger transport service subject to any condition that the accredited operator thinks appropriate.

(2)  A condition imposed under subregulation (1) may relate to, but is not limited to, the following matters:

(a) restrictions on eating and drinking;

(b) standards of behaviour while travelling;

(c) personal hygiene;

(d) disposal of litter;

(e) restrictions on noise levels and type of noise;

(f) carriage of goods and luggage;

(g) occupation of seats.

(3)  A condition imposed under subregulation (1) must not be inconsistent with the Act but may cover any area not covered by the Act.

(4)  The accredited operator of a passenger transport service must –

(a) if practicable, display a copy of each condition of travel on the passenger transport service, imposed under subregulation (1) , in a prominent location inside the vehicle used to provide the passenger transport service; or

(b) if such a display is impracticable, ensure that a such a copy is available on request.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.