Transport Dept urges e-hailing drives to convert charter permits into operating licences

The Department of Transport is urging e-hailing drivers to convert their charter permits into operating licences before the 180-day deadline expires.

Drivers have until March to secure their e-hailing licences through the National Transport Regulator.

The move forms part of government efforts to regulate the e-hailing sector.

There are concerns that many drivers have not come forward to complete the permit-to-licence conversion.

Transport Department spokesperson Collen Msibi warned that failing to obtain the required licence could have serious consequences for drivers.

“Without a registered app, no operator will be able to convert to an e-hailing operating licence or apply for a new e-hailing operating licence. This means after 180 days, those who have not converted will automatically become illegal operators.”

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