Reforms to improve public transport accessibility

Key points

• New rules to make public transport more accessible took effect today under the Australian Government's push to remove discrimination against people with disability. The changes cover staff training, information sharing and design requirements for vehicles, buildings and infrastructure across the whole journey.
• Bus, tram, train, light rail, ferry, taxi and aviation operators must implement the requirements, with some due within five or 10 years and others when they upgrade or buy new assets. Updated guidance and summaries in Auslan and Easy Read formats are available.
• Separate work on aviation-specific standards continues.