Requirements for a scholar transport operating licence in Limpopo

• Certified copy of ID/CK in case of a juristic person or company.
• Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Clear route description depicting pick-up and drop-off points.
• Timetable.
• List of learners (signed by parents) in a prescribed format (Copy attached).
• A prescribed fee of R627,66 subject to change.
• Fully completed Form 1B (Application form).
• Vehicle documents i.e. motor vehicle licence registration certificate and certificate of fitness (operator card) obtainable from licensing department. (NB this is not compulsory at the application stage)
• No criminal record relating to public transport operations.

An operator must follow the steps below to apply for and obtain a scholar transport licence

• Application is submitted personally to PRE helpdesk for capturing
• Verification and capturing process begins to check the correctness of the application including checking the following: Status of SARS Tax compliance, Criminal record (SAPS 69). If compliant, the application is then registered on OLAS or NLTIS.
• The PRE must notify Planning Authorities / Municipalities
• The application is simultaneously published in the government gazette for possible objections if any. In addition to the government gazette notice, the application can also be published on the departmental website, district or Planning authorities notice boards.
• PRE meets for a hearing and/or adjudication.
• PRE then grants licence and request the applicant to submit vehicle documents for upliftment.
• PRE grants operating licence.
• (Optional) The operator may appeal the PRE decision to the Transport Appeal Tribunal (TAT) if does not favour him or her.

Additional visible elements include:

Provincial coat of arms and contact details at the bottom (e.g. http://www.ldtcs.gov.za, @TransportLim, Facebook page, etc.)
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