Driving and transport requirements cover licences, professional driving permits, vehicle standards and the criteria platforms set for drivers and vehicles. Legal requirements and platform requirements are separate, and you normally have to satisfy both.
A vehicle that meets the legal standard may still fail a platform requirement on age, model or condition, so check both before committing to a vehicle.
Popular Driving and Transport Requirements Guides
The most frequently checked areas are rideshare driver and vehicle criteria, professional driving permits, licence renewal, delivery driving and vehicle registration.
The strongest starting point in this category is Rideshare Driver Requirements. Use it to orient yourself before moving to a more specific guide.
Core Eligibility and Minimum Requirements
Requirements commonly involve a valid driving licence of the correct code, a minimum age and licence-holding period, a professional driving permit for certain categories, and a criminal record check for passenger-carrying work.
Eligibility is set by the body that decides your application, not by this website. Where a rule depends on your circumstances, treat the guides here as preparation and confirm your own position with the responsible authority.
Documents, Specifications and Supporting Information
Driving licence, identity document, professional driving permit, vehicle registration papers, roadworthy certificate and insurance are the documents requested most often.
Applications, Compliance and Next Steps
Confirm the legal requirement with the licensing authority first, then the platform or employer requirement separately. Where a permit is needed, allow for its processing time before accepting work.
Browse Driving and Transport Requirements by Subtopic
This category covers the following areas. Individual guides are being published for each, and this list will link through to them as they go live.
- Rideshare driver requirements
- Rideshare vehicle requirements
- Professional driving permit requirements
- Driving licence requirements
- Delivery driver requirements
- Vehicle requirements
- General driving and transport requirements
Frequently Checked Driving and Transport Requirements
Do I need a professional driving permit?
It depends on what you are driving and for what purpose. Passenger-carrying and certain goods categories normally require one. Confirm with the licensing authority.
Are platform requirements the same as legal requirements?
No. Platforms set their own driver and vehicle criteria on top of the legal minimum, and those are usually stricter.
Where can I confirm driving requirements?
Confirm licensing matters with the responsible traffic authority and platform criteria with the platform.
Where to Confirm Official Requirements
Requirements.co.za is an independent information website. It is not a government department, regulator, institution or provider, and it cannot process or decide applications. Confirm change-sensitive details with the responsible body before you apply. Start from Requirements to reach another category.