Applications and Requirements

The following are the types of applications and requirements done at the PTLB:

TRANSFERS

Normal Transfers

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the transfer form
• Permit & vehicle details plus period issued
• Permit must be active
• Certified copies of both ID's (Applicant & transferor)
• Declaration form completed by transferor and signed by the Commissioner of Oaths
• Sale agreement
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Transferor to submit application for conversion with the transfer if permit is radius based.
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

Deceased Transfers

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the transfer form
• Permit & vehicle details plus period issued
• Permit must be active
• Certified copies of both ID's (Applicant & transferor)
• Death Certificate
• Letter of appointment - determination of heir
• Marriage certificate where applicable
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Transferor to submit application for conversion with the transfer if permit is radius based.
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period six (6) to eight (8) weeks

NEW APPLICATIONS

Minibus Taxi Applications

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Certified copy of ID
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Detailed route description approved by relevant municipality
• Letter from Municipality commenting about ranking facilities
• Rank permits or letters from affected Municipalities confirming availability
• Proof of registration as a Tax Payer
• Certified copy of a Public Drivers Permit
• Previous Convictions on Form 10
• Non-members require letter from Municipality - Planning Division
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

Metered Taxi Applications

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Certified ID copy
• Letter from Metered Taxi Association if applicable (e.g. Dbn -SAMTA & Pmb GPMTA)
• Letter from Municipality commenting about ranking facilities
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months
• Scholar & Staff Service etc Applications
• Applicant and representative details to be filled in on the application form
• Letters of support from schools and companies
• Detailed route description, verified and approved by the Municipality as correct
• List of names and addresses of learners /passengers with ID numbers if applicable
• Town Planning approval from Municipality to operate business from home
• Copy of ID or Company Registration Certificate
• Copy of Public Drivers Permit
• Proof of registration as a Tax payer or exemption
• Copies of contracts with parents or schools
• Quotation for Comprehensive and Personal Liability Insurance
• Proof of Company or CC registration (if applicable)
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

Tourist & Charter Service Application

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Letter of recommendation from the South African Tourism Association, or an affiliated body
• Certificate of membership of SATSA or an affiliated body.
• Income Taxi reference number or exemption
• Proof of passenger liability insurance to the value of R1 million per passenger seat.
• Certified copy of certificate of Incorporation of Company, or Founding Statement (CK1) and list of members in the e vent of a Close Corporation
• Certificate of registration as a Tour Guide, or proof of arrangements made with other Qualified Tour Guides
• Letters of support for the service
• Certified copy of ID in respect of individual
• Proof of holding area for vehicle/s, i.e. Lease or Town Planning approval
• Indicate the number of passengers intended to carry
• Certified copy of motor vehicle insurance (if/when granted)
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

Application for Additional Vehicle (Minibus Taxi)

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Certified copy of ID
• Copy of existing permit and annexure
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Detailed route description approved by relevant municipality
• Letter from Municipality commenting about ranking facilities
• Non-members require letter from Municipality - Planning Division
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

RENEWALS

Minibus & Metered Taxis Renewals

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copies of valid COR and Logbook
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Expired permit or affidavit if permit lost
• R25.00
• Minimum waiting period three (3) to four (4) weeks

Bus Renewals

• ID OR Company registration document
• Route schedule, scale of charges and time table
• Routes marked out on map
• Approval of route by Local Authorities - municipalities
• Letters of support (e.g. Tribal Chief, Local Authorities, Community Leaders)
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) to four (4) weeks

REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLE FOR ALL MODES

• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members (Minibus)
• Certified copies of valid COR and Logbook of new vehicle
• Original permit and permit disk of old vehicle, if lost, complete affidavit signed by Commissioner of Oath
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period four (4) hours, depending on how busy it is.

CONVERSIONS

Converting from a Minibus to Midi-bus

Option 1 - New application

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Certified copy of ID
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Detailed route description approved by relevant municipality
• Comment from the Municipality i.r.o. ranking facilities
• Rank stand permit or proof of application for a rank stand permit
• Non-members require letter from Municipality - Planning Division
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

Option 2 - Increase in Capacity i.r.o. same mode (not larger than 15%)

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Letter of support from the association signed by three Exco members
• Comment from the Municipality i.r.o. ranking facilities
• Copy of permit with annexures
• Certified copies of valid COR and Log book
• Certified copy of ID
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) months

Option 3 - Surrendering of Permits

• Applicant and representative details to be filled in the application form
• Original permits with annexures
• Copies of valid COR and Log-Book
• Certified copy of ID
• Rank stand permit
• Letter of comment from the Municipality
• R25.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period three (3) to four (4) weeks
   

SPECIAL PERMITS

Special Events e.g. Soccer, Wedding, Funeral etc Permits

• Applicant details to be filled in the application form
• Copy of valid permit
• Copy of valid COR
• Letter requesting to hire the vehicle
• R15.00 per vehicle
• Minimum waiting period two (2) hours depending on how busy it is

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS (MVA)

Letter requesting information which should include:

• Date of accident
• Vehicle registration number
• Details of vehicle owner i.e. name and identity number
• Admin. search fee, R3.00 per copy of permit