Local Operation ( Local Route)

Overview

Issued to operators who provide transport services locally for hire or reward and is route described.
Operators who already have passenger vehicle permits but wish to vary from their limitations must apply for a Route (Trip) Variation Permit.
Permit holders who wish to remove their vehicle from the same route for any reason, and replace it with a more efficient vehicle can apply for substitution permit.
Permit holders who wish to change the names of the operator and replace it with another, either an individual or a company can apply for a transfer permit.

Who is eligible?

Reserved for citizens only.

How do I get this service?

Download and complete Form RTS 1 - Application for Initial Grand or Amendment or Renewal of Road Transport Permit and submit along with supporting documents at any permit-issuing Department of Road Transport and Safety office for approval. Application forms are also at enquiries desk .
Pay the application fee of BWP 130.00 to the Registration and licensing officer.
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?

Certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang)
Copy of the vehicle's registration document (blue book).
Copy of vehicle's valid roadworthiness certificate (upon 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 (new applicants).
Expired permit (renewals).
Expired token (renewals).

How long will this service take?

How much does it cost?

Offence	First Time	Second Time	Third and Subsequent
Covering PSV in an un-authorised colour	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Selling or disposing of vehicle without authority	BWP 400.00	BWP 1,000.00	BWP 1,300.00
Overloading	BWP 400.00	BWP 1,000.00	BWP 1,300.00
Touting	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Overcharging passenger fare	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,200.00
Crew misbehaviour	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,200.00
Failure to adhere to Permit conditions	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Private vehicle used as PSV without appropriate permit	BWP 1,500.00	BWP 3,000.00	BWP 3,500.00
A conductor/driver without a badge/uniform/name tag	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00
Loss of customer bag/belongings	BWP 200.00	BWP 400.00	BWP 600.00
Plying wrong route	BWP 400.00	BWP 800.00	BWP 1,040.00

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Road Transport and Safety Offices - Permit issuing offices

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 Unit

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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