Passengers who use mobility aids (wheelchairs, scooters or motorised vehicles) should consider the size of the area allocated on accessible public transport vehicles when selecting a mobility aid and planning a journey on public transport in Victoria.

Information is also available from Using Mobility Aids on Public Transport, available for download below:

Using Mobility Aids on Public Transport

To check that your mobility aid will fit on public transport, contact the relevant operator before you travel. See useful contacts.

The following mobility aid specifications are recommended:

Your mobility aid (wheelchair, scooter or motorised vehicle) should:

• fit within an allocated space of 1300mm (length) by 800mm (width)
• be no more than 750mm wide at a height 300mm above the ground to fit between the wheel axles of a bus.

Additionally, the total weight of yourself, your assistant and your mobility aid must be less than 300kg. This is to ensure you do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of boarding devices such as ramps.

You may be unable to travel if your mobility aid exceeds these standard wheelchair dimensions (1300mm long x 800mm wide).

Your mobility aid should:

• be able to move in the direction determined by the transport operator
• have effective braking systems to maintain stability.

Your mobility aid should:

• turn 180 degrees within an area 2070mm x 1540mm
• cross a horizontal gap up to 40mm wide
• mount a vertical rise (bump) up to 12mm
• cross grating gaps up to 13mm wide and 150mm long
• negotiate a 1:14 grade unassisted (e.g. ramp)
• negotiate up to a 1:8 grade where the ramp is less than 1520mm
• negotiate a 1:4 grade with assistance (e.g. ramp).