Call Cab Permit

Overview

Issued to operators who provide transport services for hire or reward from a defined private place.
Applicant should have a physical address and must possess a minimum of four (4) vehicles.
Once permit is issued , permit holders are governed by the Road Transport Act, failure of which they will be penalized

Who is eligible?

Locally-registered business, citizen or resident that is the owner of a passenger vehicle.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete APPLICATION FOR INITIAL GRAND/AMENDMENT/RENEWAL OF ROAD TRANSPORT PERMIT and submit along with supporting documents to the Registration and Licensing officer at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval.
Pay the application fee of BWP 130.00 .
First-time applicants are expected to attend a Transport advisory board hearing at the appointed time. It is at this point that the decision would be made.
Approved first-time applicants and renewal applicants must take the vehicle to the Transport Inspectors for inspection.
If inspection is failed, applicants must comply with Inspector's instructions to rectify any vehicle issues that may have caused the failure and reapply.
Applicants' whose vehicles pass the inspection are issued inspection certificates.
Take Inspection certificate and all of the other supporting documents to the Registration and licensing officer and pay permit fee.
Once a fee is paid, the permit would be issued.

What supporting documents are required?

Copy of the registration book (if available) otherwise prove of financial ability
For companies ,copy of certificate of incorporation & shareholder’s certificates
Copy of Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) radio communication license
Copy of vehicle's valid Roadworthiness Certificate (at the point of certificate collection).
Vehicle Inspection Certificate (only if permit application is approved by the board).
Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (companies).
Copy of one director's National Identity Card (companies).
Copy of Shareholder's Certificates (companies).
Copy of business proposal (companies).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

How much does it cost?

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing stations

Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Road Transport and Safety

Tshomarelo House

Botswana Savings Bank Building

Private Bag 0054
Gaborone ,Botswana

Fax.(267) 397-1117/1114

Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw

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