Driver Accreditation - South Australia

Description

You will need accreditation if you drive a public passenger vehicle for hire, fare or reward. A public passenger vehicle includes taxis, rideshare vehicles, chauffeured vehicles and buses.

You may apply for driver accreditation in any of the following categories:

  • metropolitan taxi
  • small passenger vehicle
  • large passenger vehicle
  • motorcycle
  • horse drawn.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this accreditation you must:

  • hold a current full South Australian driver's licence, not subject to any conditions
  • have held a full Australian driver's licence for a minimum of six months
  • be eligible to work within Australia
  • be able to speak, read and write English competently
  • have a valid Working with Children Check
  • have a National Criminal History Check
  • meet minimum requirements for fitness, medical and eyesight assessed by a medical practitioner in accordance with the National Assessing Fitness to Drive guidelines for commercial vehicle drivers.

If you intend to provide rideshare services, you will also need operator accreditation.

If you are applying for taxi driver accreditation, you will need to complete an approved training course.

If you are applying for motorcycle accreditation, you will need to complete the Commercial Operators Motorcycle Course.

Duration

Up to 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

You do not need to pay any fees to apply for accreditation.

Transfer

This licence may be transferred in some circumstances.

Administering agency

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Accreditation and Licensing Centre

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.