Transport, travel and motoring

Driving a passenger vehicle

Drivers of public passenger vehicles must undergo an accreditation process to make sure they are fit and proper to undertake this work and are of good repute. This covers drivers of any public passenger vehicle used for hire fare or reward, such as taxis, buses and chauffeured vehicles.

A large passenger vehicle accreditation is for vehicles with a seating capacity of 13 or more including the driver.

A small passenger vehicle accreditation is for vehicles of 12 seats or less, but does not include metropolitan taxis. See applying for a taxi accreditation.

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How to apply for a small passenger vehicle accreditation

To become an accredited small passenger vehicle driver you must successfully complete training with an approved training organisation. Before your application can be approved you will need to undertake:

an introductory session
an English language assessment
a practical skills driving assessment
a half day training course.

Step 1: Contact an approved training provider from the list below to arrange your training. If you are in regional South Australia a distance learning program is available.

Approved training providers:

Transport Industry Training College
17 Wirriga Street, Regency Park
Phone: 8243 4443

Taxi Cab Training Centre
7 Lasalle Street, Dudley Park
Phone: 8169 9839

Step 2: Complete the driver accreditation form (PDF 1.15MB) and have your signature witnessed by a Justice of the Peace.

Step 3: Complete the National Criminal History Check online (PDF 117KB), print it out and provide the application with the fee and 100 point ID to Service SA or the Accreditation and Licensing Centre.

You will receive a letter in the mail stating the National Police Check has been progressed.

Step 4: Complete section one of the application for a medical and eyesight certificate.

Step 5: Arrange for a medical examination and ask your doctor to complete section two of the application for medical and eyesight certificate. Doctor and other associated fees may apply.

Step 6: Take the completed forms to the Accreditation and Licensing Centre one stop shop or a regional Service SA customer service centre.

Medical and eyesight certiﬁcates and national police certiﬁcates will not be accepted if they are older than three months from the date of issue.

You may need to appear before the Passenger Transport Standards Committee (PTSC) to answer questions about your medical history or any offences. If you are required to appear before the PTSC, you will receive a letter with a date and time for your appearance. If you're not required to appear before the PTSC, your application will be returned to you with an approval letter and request for payment.