Drive · requirements
What you need
to drive.
The legally authoritative version of this list is in clause 2 of the Driver Service Agreement. Below is the same content in plain language for quick scanning.
Driver
Personal
- Aged 21 or over
- Unrestricted current Australian driver's licence valid in WA
- Current Passenger Transport Driver authorisation (PTD) — issued by WA DoT
- Right to work in Australia
- National Police Certificate (where required by your category of work)
- Active ABN (Australian Business Number)
- Identity verified through RapidID + Document Verification Service (DVS)
Car
Vehicle
- Registered in Western Australia, current rego
- Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance on the rego
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance with passenger-transport endorsement
- Public liability cover of not less than AUD 20 million
- Roadworthy: warning lights addressed, safety equipment functional, legal tyres
- Clean and free of strong odours
- Holds a current Passenger Transport Vehicle authorisation (PTV) — for taxi work
- Meets any category-specific requirements (taxi colour, signage, meter, taxi camera, child restraint anchorage, WAV modifications)
Taxi
Additional for taxi work
- Membership in good standing of the On-Demand Booking Service (ODBS)
- Driver nominated against a vehicle that holds a current PTV
- Compliance with the WA DoT regulated taxi fare schedule
Sources
Where to get each item
- PTD authorisation: WA Department of Transport.
- PTV authorisation: WA Department of Transport.
- National Police Certificate: WA Police.
- ABN: Australian Business Register (free).
- Insurance: any major Australian insurer offering commercial passenger transport endorsement. Quote conversations specifically about rideshare and taxi cover.