Change or Addition of Driver for Priority Bus Route Maxi-Taxi Permit Holders


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Given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the operations of the Priority Bus Route Maxi-Taxi Unit, a temporary facility has been arranged for Priority Bus Route (PBR) permit holders who require a Change/Addition of Driver ONLY.
 
Owners and drivers are expected to maintain compliance with all conditions stated at the back of the PBR Maxi-Taxi Permit. Please use the link below to conduct a check on the number of demerit points accumulated by your intended driver/s before submitting names for processing:https://apps.mowt.gov.tt/dpv

Processing of Approvals
1) Submit an email to pbrunit@mowt.gov.tt containing your request for a Change/ Addition of Driver with the supporting information listed below: Information required for both owner and intended driver/s:
• Full name
• Telephone contact numbers
• National Identification Card Number/ Passport Number
• Driver’s Permit Number Information required regarding owner of PBR Permit:
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Vehicle Registration Number
• PBR Maxi-Taxi Permit Number

2) Applicants are requested to upload the following scanned documents to pbrunit@mowt.gov.tt:

Owner Documents:
• Drivers Permit
• Identification Card
• Valid Insurance (bearing the names of the intended driver/s as authorised drivers on the policy) Driver/s Documents:
• Drivers Permit
• Identification Card
• Permit to Operate a Maxi-Taxi
• Taxi Driver Licence
• Taxi Driver Badge
• Defensive Driving Certificate

 
3) All submitted documents will be reviewed for compliance. Upon submission of all requirements, you will be contacted to set up an appointment to submit original documents for verification. If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, you will be required to re-schedule at a later date.

Upon submission of all requirements, you will be contacted to set up an appointment to submit original documents for verification. If you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment, you will be required to re-schedule at a later date.

 
For persons that are abroad and unable to process a change of driver in person, you are required to contact the Priority Bus Route Unit at 625-1225/1229 Ext 10010, 10011, 10013 or email: pbrunit@mowt.gov.tt for alternative guidelines.

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