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New safety management framework for all road-based public passenger services

20 February 2026—The new framework starts. Existing industry service providers who continue to comply with existing framework will have 6 months to transition. New service providers must comply straight away.

20 August 2026—All industry service providers must comply, and safety management plans are mandatory.

This page explains the changes that will begin with the new framework. Learn more about the new safety management framework.