FAQ's


1. Are Taxi Drivers bound to specific work hours?
Full-time Taxi Drivers are required to work 10 hours with no more than 5½ hours consecutively with a half-hour break in-between.
 
2. Does a vehicle have to be registered to the current owner to facilitate the reclassification process?
Yes. Reclassification can only take place with the owner of the vehicle.
 
3. How often does a Taxi Driver Licence and Badge have to be renewed?
A Taxi Driver Licence and Badge is valid for a period of three years.
 
4. How often does a taxi have to be inspected?
Hired cars are to be inspected annually.
 
5. Is defensive driving a requirement to become a Taxi driver?
No, it is not a requirement. But it can be an asset.
 
6. Is the Taxi Driver License / Badge given at the same time?
Yes. It is a two-part identification document. The Taxi badge is to be on display in the vehicle at all times, while the Taxi license is shown upon request to prove your legitimacy as a registered H-Taxi for hire. Your Taxi License can be on your person but the Taxi Badge must be displayed for passengers.
 
7. Will a minor offence deter me from obtaining a Taxi Driver Licence and Badge?
All persons applying for a Taxi Driver Licence and Badge are required to present a Certificate of Character. If you have any offences, they will be recorded on your Certificate of Character. However, minor offences may receive leniency at the discretion of the Transport Commissioner.