News & Updates
Safe Transport Victoria joins the Department of Transport and Planning
From 1 October 2026, Safe Transport Victoria operates as a division within the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
Secure wheelchair passengers correctly in WAVs
Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic) is reminding drivers, vehicle owners and booking service providers (BSPs) of their responsibility to ensure passengers travelling in wheelchairs are safely secured, and drivers are competent to operate wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs).
Final reforms to take effect 1 August
The remaining CPV reforms are set to commence 1 August. These changes introduce expanded notifiable incident reporting and a new service refusal offence for unbooked CPV services.
Building a safer and more accessible CPV industry
Safe Transport Victoria is continuing to work with industry and the community to improve accessibility and help ensure every Victorian can travel with confidence, dignity and respect.
