Passenger Vehicle Transportation 2025 Pay Rates (MA000063)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Passenger Vehicle Transportation covers employees driving passenger vehicles, including bus drivers, coach drivers, private hire car drivers, and courtesy bus drivers. If you drive a bus, coach, or passenger vehicle for hire or reward as an employee, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 45,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover taxi drivers who are bailees or independent contractors, rideshare drivers (who are typically contractors), long-distance truck drivers (Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) Award, MA000039), or rail workers (Rail Industry Award, MA000015). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications distinguish between two-driver operations and other operations. Roles range from entry-level drivers through to experienced drivers and supervisory positions.

Key features of this award

Passenger vehicle operations include early morning and late-night work for public transport services. The award includes penalty rates for early or late work and specific provisions for two-driver operations.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000063 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000063. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 275% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000063:

• Early or late work
• Good Friday or Christmas day
• In excess of ordinary hours - After 3 hours
• In excess of ordinary hours - First 3 hours
• Ordinary hours
• Public holiday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000063 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000063 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 275%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000063 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does this award cover school bus drivers?

Yes, school bus drivers who are employees are covered by this award. Part-time and casual employment is common for school bus routes.

2. What are two-driver operations?

Two-driver operations involve two drivers working together on a single vehicle, common on long-distance coach services. These operations have specific rate structures under the award.

3. Do I get penalty rates for early morning bus runs?

Yes, early or late work outside the ordinary spread of hours attracts penalty rates.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000063. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Working in passenger vehicle transport and want to know your exact pay rate? Use our free calculator to check.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.