Roads and transport MEC calls on relatives of deceased operators to transfer licences

Applicants are encouraged to the Public Transport Women’s Help Desk in Johannesburg and bring the following: IDs of both the current licence holder and the new applicant, or company documents, if applicable A valid operating licence or copy Proof of tax compliance from the South African Revenue Service (Sars) A letter of authority or executorship An affidavit confirming the transfer Association letter for minibus taxi operators A non-refundable application fee of R600 per vehicle Required documents where the licence holder is deceased In the event that the licence holder has passed away, applicants must also provide the following documentation: Death certificate Letter of authority or executorship ID of the executor or authorised representative Affidavit confirming intention to transfer Marriage certificate, if applicable Proof that the operating licence is still in use, where applicable Vehicle documentation after approval Once the application has been approved, the following will be required: Vehicle registration papers Certificate of Fitness Valid Sars clearance, where applicable Diale-Tlabela has encouraged relatives to have the deceased family member’s ID number available to facilitate verification and assistance.

Help desk The transfer of an operating licence is a requirement that safeguards the integrity of the public transport regulatory system while protecting the rights of operators, commuters and beneficiaries.

Gauteng roads and transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has called on families of deceased public transport operators, including minibus taxi and metered taxi operators, to come forward and apply for the transfer of valid operating licences to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.