From NSW Transport – E-bikes & Buses

E-bikes

E-bikes are subject to the same road rules as bicycles (see below). To be considered a bicycle it cannot be propelled exclusively by a motor. In Australia e-bikes must not assist pedalling past the speed of 25km/h.

Before buying an e-bike ask the retailer for evidence the e-bike is legal to be ridden on public roads and that it comes with the compliance sticker that ensures the bike is legal and that it meets Australian quality standards.

Liability and insurance

In the event of an accident, ensure you or your child are covered for personal and public liability for injuries and property damage. Parents may be held responsible for their child’s behaviour.

Consider looking into bicycle insurance to protect your family against potential liability issues. Bicycle NSW provides insurance to its members.

Remember, insurance is void for illegal devices, so ensure your e-bike complies with regulations.

What are the rules for riding e-bikes?

You can find out more about e-bikes at Transport for NSW

Buses

Transport for NSW (Transport) and our bus operators provide a variety of dedicated school bus services to support student travel during the school term, in addition to our regular bus routes. 

Dedicated school bus services operate on the school term dates of the NSW Department of Education, including staff development days at the start and end of each term. 

Further to our email last November, changes to some school bus services will be introduced across Sydney from Day 1 of Term 1, 2026 to improve reliability, coverage and alignment with school and community needs.

The changes have been developed in collaboration with bus operators and schools and take into account updated school bell times, new and expanding school communities, changing travel patterns, and feedback from families and operators.

Service changes include adjusted routes and timetables, new and extended services in growth areas, the withdrawal of underused trips, and temporary changes to account for roadworks and network changes such as new road and light rail connections.

For further information about the changes, please visit Bus changes at Transport | NSW Government.

We encourage you to plan your trip on Trip Planner before travelling. To ensure dedicated school services appear as a travel option for students, click ‘refine’ and select the ‘school bus’ option. Students are reminded to tap on and off on all trips.