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How to apply for PTV authorisation

Anyone can apply for a Passenger Transport Vehicle (PTV) authorisation. There are no limits to when and where PTVs can operate or how many PTV authorisations someone can hold.

Need to renew, change or cancel your PTV?

Visit the How to renew, change or cancel a PTV authorisation page.

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 Apply for PTV authorisation: OD-C (charter), TPT and RPT

Find out how to apply for a PTV authorisation that will allow you to operate as a charter, tourism or regular passenger transport operator.

 Apply for PTV authorisation: OD-RH (taxi)

Find out how to apply for a PTV authorisation that will allow you to operate as a taxi.

 Temporary PTV authorisations for school buses

Find out how school bus operators can apply for a non-renewable, one-month passenger transport vehicle (PTV) authorisation to cater for seasonal work such as leavers and school holidays.
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