NTC: feedback sought on PBS reforms

The National Transport Commission has called for input on ways to improve the Performance-Based Standards scheme for road freight

The current Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme for road freight has ushered in an era of higher productivity for many operators, but – like the rest of the road freight industry – it has to evolve to keep pace with the changing road freight environment.

To that end, the National Transport Commission is calling for feedback from a wide range of stakeholders on potential changes to the PBS scheme, following the release of its discussion paper on the preliminary findings of an evaluation of the scheme.

According to the Chief Executive of the NTC, Paul Retter, the evolution of the PBS scheme is key to meeting Australia’s growing freight task.

“Road freight is projected to increase by 26 per cent in the next 10 years and PBS vehicles are well placed to assist industry and government in coping with this forecasted growth,” said Mr Retter.

“Since 2007 when the world-first scheme started, PBS vehicles have been involved in fewer crashes, carried more freight with fewer trips, generated lower emissions and reduced road maintenance expenditure. We need to continue improving the scheme to promote greater uptake of these vehicles.”

Submissions on the discussion paper should be made via the NTC website (www.ntc.gov.au) by 5.00pm, Monday, October 9.

NTC: feedback sought on PBS reforms

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