Transport Licensing

Transport Services

THE LICENSING OF TRANSPORT SERVICES ARE ADMINISTERED THROUGH  THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

1). Obtaining a Licence for:

  • Taxi-cab Service
  • Rental Service
  • Passenger Service

The Transport Licensing Authority is established by the Transport Licensing Act 1967 and is responsible for approving Transport Service Licence applications.

The Police Commissioner is Registrar and Chair of the Land Transport Licensing Authority. He is joined by members of the public nominated by the Minister of Police. Details of the role of the LTA are in the Licensing Authority Act 1967 (see Legislation section).

The Land Transport Division is the Secretariat to the Authority with the Transport Licensing Officer responsible for the administration and processing of all applications for the Authority. In addition the Officer maintains a database of applications.

 

TO OBTAIN A TRANSPORT SERVICE LICENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

In accordance with the Transport Act 1966 and Amendments those wanting a licence must

  1. Complete the following form: LIC-SD4-1-Application and have all the required documents to file with it. Here is a Transport Licensing Checklist to ensure all is in order before submitting application.
  2. Complete Consent to Disclosure of information (Police Report)

 

TO RENEW A TRANSPORT SERVICE LICENCE

In accordance with the Transport Act 1966 and Amendments those wanting a licence must

  1. Complete the following form: LIC-SD4-2-Renewal Application Form and have all the require documents to file with it. Here is a Transport Licensing Checklist to ensure all is in order before submitting application.
  2. Complete Consent to Disclosure of information (Police Report)