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A passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive passengers for hire or reward, as part of their paid or volunteer work. Show What is a passenger transport driver authorisation and do I need one?A passenger transport driver (PTD) authorisation is an annual authorisation that permits a person to drive a vehicle for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire or reward. You need a PTD authorisation if you drive, or intend to drive, a vehicle for hire or reward. In deciding whether you need a PTD authorisation, you must consider whether you, as a driver, are receiving a payment or other reward for the driving, and whether the passengers are paying a fee or some other consideration for the transport service. Learn about passenger transport driver authorisationsApplying for a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) Authorisation - Quick Guide Kb Do I need a passenger transport driver authorisation fact sheet KbAm I driving for hire or reward?The Department of Transport (DoT) does not mandate who must have a PTD authorisation. It is up to you, as the driver's licence holder, to consider your intended purpose in driving a vehicle. If you need an authorisation due to the nature of your driving, you can apply for a PTD authorisation via DoTDirect. The first question to ask yourself is whether the vehicle is being used for carrying passengers for hire or reward. You are generally driving for hire or reward if:
Please note, the information below is provided as a guide only. You should consider your personal circumstances carefully in determining whether you require a PTD authorisation. The Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 and associated regulations provide guidance outlining circumstances when passengers are or are not carried for hire or reward (linked below). You are generally not driving for hire or reward if:
Am I eligible to apply for a PTD authorisation?You can apply for a PTD authorisation if you:
How much does a PTD authorisation cost?There are two costs associated with a PTD authorisation:
Visit On-demand Transport fees and charges to find the current fee amounts. The application fee is only payable when you first apply for a PTD authorisation. If you renew your authorisation before it expires you will only need to pay the annual authorisation fee in subsequent years. If you do not renew your PTD authorisation by the renewal date and allow it to lapse, you will need to pay the application and authorisation fees to apply for a new PTD authorisation. The annual PTD authorisation fee will recover the cost of DoT's ongoing monitoring of drivers� suitability to drive a vehicle for hire or reward. WA Police and Department of Justice shares data with DoT that allows us to monitor convictions and charges against people authorised to drive for hire or reward. What does a PTD authorisation look like?A PTD authorisation is supplied as a PDF document. It includes the:
Once you are granted a PTD authorisation, your PTD authorisation document will be sent to you via email. If you drive an authorised passenger transport vehicle (PTV), you must display driver identity information including your PTD authorisation number. |