Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Regulation 2018
sec.238Air conditioning in buses—obligations of driver
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sec.238 Air conditioning in buses—obligations of driver
This section applies if the operator of a public passenger service— uses a bus fitted with an air conditioner to provide a general route service or school service; and instructs the driver of the bus to turn on the air conditioner while the bus is being used to provide the general route service or school service. The driver must comply with the request unless the driver has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The air conditioner requires maintenance or repair. (sec.238-ssec.1) This section applies if the operator of a public passenger service— uses a bus fitted with an air conditioner to provide a general route service or school service; and instructs the driver of the bus to turn on the air conditioner while the bus is being used to provide the general route service or school service. (sec.238-ssec.2) The driver must comply with the request unless the driver has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The air conditioner requires maintenance or repair.
- (a) uses a bus fitted with an air conditioner to provide a general route service or school service; and
- (b) instructs the driver of the bus to turn on the air conditioner while the bus is being used to provide the general route service or school service.