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Public transport partnership agreements

You can view the current contracts for public transport services in metropolitan Melbourne on the Tenders Victoria website. The partnership agreements outline the roles and responsibilities of the operators and PTV.

Contracts

View or download the Franchise Agreement - Train

View or download the Franschise Agreement - Tram

View or download the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Services Franchise Agreement

Responsibilities

Operators

  • Day-to-day operation of trains and trams to network performance standards
  • Responsibility for customer service, including tickets sales, passenger security and station staff
  • Employment and management of staff
  • Maintenance and cleaning of vehicles, tracks and stations

Victorian Government

  • Safety regulation
  • Sustainable funding
  • Coordination of timetables between trains, trams and buses
  • Long-term network and strategic planning
  • Development of a new ticketing system

Find more information about legislation relevant to public transport go to our Legislation and public transport page.

You can also ask for more information about the documents or ask for copies. Find more information at Freedom of Information.

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